Sec. 24. The director may authorize a person who is not a conservation officer to enforce Indiana fish and wildlife laws as if the person were a conservation officer under the following conditions:
(1) The person must be a full-time law enforcement officer in Indiana or a full-time conservation law enforcement officer from another state, the United States, or Canada.
(2) The person's employer must agree, in writing, to continue the person's level of compensation, including all insurance, medical, retirement, and other benefits, and must agree that no additional compensation or benefits will be paid by the state.
(3) The authorization may not be for longer than ninety (90) days, but the authorization may be renewed.
(4) The authorization must relate to a specific problem or operation.
(5) The authorization must be in writing.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-14(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
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