14-9-9-1. “Department” Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “department” refers to the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.

14-9-9-10. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 10. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including rules governing: (1) the deadlines for applying for a grant under this chapter; and (2) the types of expenses incurred by a county sheriff’s department in providing the law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters in the county for […]

14-9-9-2. “Fiscal Body” Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “fiscal body” has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6(1) or IC 36-1-2-6(2), whichever applies. As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.

14-9-9-3. “Fund” Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “fund” refers to the counties with special boat patrol needs fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.

14-9-9-4. “Lake” Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “lake” has the meaning set forth in IC 14-8-2-137(1). As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.

14-9-9-5. Establishment of Fund; Operation

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 […]

14-9-9-6. Distribution of Grants From Fund; Formula

Sec. 6. The department shall develop a formula for the distribution of grants from the fund. The formula must take into account at least the following factors: (1) The number of lakes or boundary waters located within the county. (2) The extent of boat usage for each lake or boundary waters in the county. (3) […]

14-9-9-7. Grant Eligibility Requirements

Sec. 7. For a county to be eligible to receive a grant from the fund, each year in which a grant is sought the following must occur: (1) The county sheriff must submit to the fiscal body an estimated budget request to provide special needs boat patrol on lakes or boundary waters located within the […]

14-9-9-8. Restrictions on Grant Usage

Sec. 8. (a) If a county is awarded a grant under this chapter, the county must establish a special account within the county’s general fund. The grant must be deposited in the special account for the county sheriff’s or fiscal body’s exclusive use in providing law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters located within […]

14-9-9-9. Time of Distributions

Sec. 9. The department shall make the grant distributions to the recipient counties in May and November. As added by P.L.137-1997, SEC.3.