Sec. 5. (a) The counties with special boat patrol needs fund is established exclusively to provide grants to certain counties to provide law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within the counties.
(b) The department shall administer the fund. Money in the fund includes money transferred from the conservation officers marine enforcement fund (IC 14-9-8-21.5). Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the department and shall be used exclusively for the enforcement of laws pertaining to watercraft on lakes or boundary waters located in counties with special boat patrol needs as described in this chapter.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.233-2003, SEC.5; P.L.219-2014, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 9. Department of Natural Resources
Chapter 9. Counties With Special Boat Patrol Needs
14-9-9-1. "Department" Defined
14-9-9-2. "Fiscal Body" Defined
14-9-9-5. Establishment of Fund; Operation
14-9-9-6. Distribution of Grants From Fund; Formula
14-9-9-7. Grant Eligibility Requirements
14-9-9-8. Restrictions on Grant Usage