Sec. 6. In the interest of public health and convenience, the department is a party in interest in the matters set out in this chapter. Nonbenefit or the nonownership of land affected by a cause may not be pleaded in any court acting under Indiana law as a bar to the right of the department to appear, commence, prosecute, or defend in the cause.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-12-4.]
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