36-9-27.4-5. “Owner” Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “owner” means a person who holds a possessory legal interest in land. As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.

36-9-27.4-6. “Person” Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “person” means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or any other legal entity. As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.

36-9-27.4-7. “Respondent” Defined

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “respondent” means an owner of the tract of land that is the subject of a petition seeking the removal of an obstruction under this chapter. As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.

36-9-27.4-8. “Tract” Defined

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “tract” means an area of land that is: (1) under common fee simple ownership; (2) contained within a continuous border; and (3) a separately identified parcel for property tax purposes. As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.

36-9-27.4-9. Petition for Removal of Obstruction

Sec. 9. If: (1) a person who owns a tract of land seeks the removal of an obstruction from a drain or natural surface watercourse located outside the person’s tract in order to promote better drainage of the person’s tract; and (2) the owner of the land on which the obstruction is located, upon request, […]