Sec. 21.5. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the conservation officers marine enforcement fund established by this section.
(b) The conservation officers marine enforcement fund is established. The department shall administer the fund. The department may expend the money in the fund exclusively for marine enforcement efforts associated with recreational boating on Indiana waters, including uses described in IC 14-9-9-5.
(c) The fund consists of watercraft registration fees paid by boat owners and deposited under IC 9-18.1-14.5-6. Money deposited in the fund is annually appropriated and allotted to the department to carry out the purposes of this section. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, the department may transfer from the fund to the counties with special boat patrol needs fund (IC 14-9-9-5) an amount that does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of money deposited into the fund.
As added by P.L.233-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.178-2019, SEC.64; P.L.164-2020, SEC.45.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 9. Department of Natural Resources
14-9-8-3. Organization of Division
14-9-8-5. Compensation of Director and Conservation Officers
14-9-8-6. Appointment of Director
14-9-8-8. Appointment of Personnel
14-9-8-9. Political Activities Not to Be Required
14-9-8-10. Worker's Compensation
14-9-8-11. Training and Examinations
14-9-8-12. Probationary Employees
14-9-8-13. Ineligibility for Reappointment
14-9-8-14. Discharge, Demotion, or Suspension
14-9-8-15. Uniforms and Equipment
14-9-8-16. Powers and Duties of Conservation Officers
14-9-8-17. Police and Arrest Powers
14-9-8-19. Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Director, Officer, or Employee
14-9-8-20. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officers; Investigations
14-9-8-21. Conservation Officers Fish and Wildlife Fund
14-9-8-21.5. Conservation Officers Marine Enforcement Fund
14-9-8-22. Retirement of Conservation Officers
14-9-8-23. "Turn in a Poacher" Program
14-9-8-24. Persons Authorized to Enforce Fish and Wildlife Laws
14-9-8-25. Conservation Officers Authorized to Work With Law Enforcement Agencies
14-9-8-27. Conservation Reserve Officer Assisting in Enforcement of Watercraft Laws