Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “stream” means a natural or an altered river, creek, slough, or artificial channel that has: (1) definable banks and a bed capable of conducting confined runoff; (2) visible evidence of the flow or occurrence of water; and (3) a watershed in excess of one (1) square mile. [Pre-1995 […]
Sec. 2. (a) A person may use a stream that is capable of use by a watercraft for boating, fishing, or other recreational purposes if the stream is designated as a recreational stream by rule adopted by the commission. (b) The right of a person to use a recreational stream is limited to the water […]
Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the designation of streams or parts of streams as recreational streams. (b) Before a hearing on the designation of a stream as a recreational stream and in addition to the notification requirements under IC 4-22-2, the commission shall do the following: (1) Publish […]
Sec. 4. The use of a stream designated under this chapter does not do any of the following: (1) Impose a duty upon the riparian landowner or tenant to provide for the safe use of the stream. (2) Affect ownership of the bed of the stream. (3) Affect a determination of the stream’s navigability. [Pre-1995 […]
Sec. 5. A person who: (1) throws, dumps, or leaves refuse in the water or on the banks of a stream designated under this chapter; or (2) crosses private land to gain access to a designated stream without the permission of the landowner or tenant of the land; commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1995 Recodification […]
