Sec. 8. (a) The owner of a low head dam that is on the roster and that has been damaged or breached shall notify the department within four (4) business days of becoming aware of the damage or breach.
(b) The department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of conducting an assessment of the low head dam that has been reported as damaged or breached, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of the low head dam shall do the following:
(1) Cooperate with the department and the department's agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees in the conduct of the assessment.
(2) Facilitate access to the low head dam.
(c) After the low head dam has been assessed under subsection (b), the department shall provide a written report to each owner of the low head dam.
As added by P.L.104-2020, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage
14-27-7.3-4. Duties of Commission
14-27-7.3-5. Duties of Department
14-27-7.3-7. Exemption for Certain Owners
14-27-7.3-8. Damage or Breach; Duty to Notify; Inspections; Right of Entry Upon Premises
14-27-7.3-10. Title Searches by Department
14-27-7.3-11. Department Immunity From Liability