Sec. 5. For the purposes and in the manner provided in this chapter, the department may become a party to any drainage proceeding in any court acting under Indiana law, to prosecute or defend any cause that in the opinion of the officers of the department will injuriously affect the water levels of a lake, river, or stream in Indiana.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-12-3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 26. Lakes and Reservoirs
Chapter 3. Lakes, Rivers, and Streams Preservation Suits; Parties
14-26-3-3. Department Becoming Party to or Prosecuting Action to Preserve Lakes, Rivers, or Streams
14-26-3-4. Courts Recognizing Department's Right to Become Party