Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, "soil survey" means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the soils of a given area that sets forth the capabilities, potential, and limitations of the soils in the satisfaction of human needs.
(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to implement and supplement a program of modern soil surveys and geographic information systems (GIS) for Indiana that will, within the shortest practicable time, provide a modern soil survey and geographic information system for each county as an essential tool in land conservation.
As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.226; P.L.175-2006, SEC.16; P.L.120-2008, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation
Chapter 7. Duties of Department
14-32-7-1. Policy of Department
14-32-7-3. "Land Conservation"
14-32-7-7. "Urban Geology Survey"
14-32-7-8.5. "Soil Surveys and Geographic Information Systems"
14-32-7-9. Support and Assistance to Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts
14-32-7-10. Appropriations; Uses
14-32-7-11. Coordination and Scheduling of Urban Geology Survey Program and Landscape Survey Program