Sec. 15. (a) This section applies to impoundments of the Tippecanoe River that are formed by a dam or control structure owned and operated by a public utility for the generation of hydroelectric power. However, this section does not restrict the department's ability to regulate the safety or maintenance of a dam or other control structure under IC 14-27-7.5.
(b) As used in this section, "alterations to the shoreline" does not include the making of canals or inlets.
(c) As used in this section, "construction" includes the building of a pier.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may not regulate or interfere with alterations to the shoreline of or construction on the impoundments.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.70.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 26. Lakes and Reservoirs
14-26-2-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-26-2-2. "Natural Resources"
14-26-2-3. "Public Freshwater Lake"
14-26-2-4. "Shoreline or Water Line"
14-26-2-7. Construction of Ditches or Dams So as to Lower Water Level Prohibited
14-26-2-10. Notice and Hearing
14-26-2-12. Permit to Construct Channels
14-26-2-13. Sewage Disposal Facilities for Housing Developments
14-26-2-14. Applicability to Private Cooling or Pollution Control Ponds
14-26-2-14.5. Determination of Public Use of a Lake
14-26-2-15. Applicability to Tippecanoe River Impoundments
14-26-2-16. Applicability to Water Supply Reservoirs
14-26-2-17. Expiration of Permit
14-26-2-18. Posting and Keeping of Permit
14-26-2-19. Remedies for Violations
14-26-2-20. Department May Bring Action for Damages
14-26-2-22. Additional Civil Penalties
14-26-2-23. Prohibited Activities; Permit; Applications; Fees; Rules; Mediation; Civil Enforcement