6-1.1-6.2-1. Windbreak Defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “windbreak” refers to a field windbreak. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-10. Assessment of Parcel for Mineral Wealth; Placement on Tax Duplicate
Sec. 10. If any oil, gas, stone, coal, or other mineral is obtained from land that is classified as a windbreak, the parcel shall immediately be assessed for the oil, gas, stone, coal, or other mineral wealth. The assessed value of the mineral wealth shall then be placed on the tax duplicate. As added by […]
6-1.1-6.2-11. Minimum Standards of Management
Sec. 11. A person who owns or controls land that is classified as a windbreak must follow the minimum standards of windbreak management as prescribed by the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-12. Issuance of Special Permits by Department
Sec. 12. The department of natural resources may issue special permits under this chapter. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-13. Marking Parcel Signs
Sec. 13. The owner of a parcel of land that is classified as a windbreak shall mark the parcel with four (4) signs. The owner shall place the signs on the boundaries of and on different sides of the parcel at the points that are the most conspicuous to the public. The department of natural […]
6-1.1-6.2-14. Inspection of Parcels by Department; Report to Owner; Record
Sec. 14. At least once every two (2) years a representative of the department of natural resources shall inspect each parcel of land that is classified as a windbreak. On each inspection trip, the representative shall, if possible, inspect the parcel with the owner and shall point out to the owner any needed improvement. In […]
6-1.1-6.2-15. Assessment Upon Withdrawal From Classification; Transfer to New Classification
Sec. 15. (a) If the owner of land that is classified as a windbreak wishes to have the land withdrawn from the classification, the owner shall have the county assessor of the county in which the land is situated assess the land. The county assessor shall make the assessment in the manner prescribed in section […]
6-1.1-6.2-16. Grounds for Withdrawal of Land by Department
Sec. 16. The department of natural resources shall withdraw land that is classified as a windbreak from the classification if it finds that this chapter is not being complied with and that the owner of the land refuses to make the changes necessary for compliance. If the department of natural resources withdraws land under this […]
6-1.1-6.2-17. Appeal of Assessment of Land Being Withdrawn
Sec. 17. If an assessment made by a county assessor under section 15 or 16 of this chapter is not satisfactory to the owner, the owner may appeal the assessment in the manner prescribed in section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-18. Notice of Withdrawal of Land to Recorder and Auditor
Sec. 18. If land classified as a windbreak is withdrawn from the classification, the department of natural resources shall immediately notify the recorder and the auditor of the county in which the land is situated that the land has been withdrawn. In addition, when land is withdrawn, the owner of the land shall make a […]
6-1.1-6.2-19. Liability Upon Withdrawal
Sec. 19. (a) If land that is classified as a windbreak is withdrawn from the classification, the owner shall pay an amount equal to the lesser of: (1) the sum of: (A) the total property taxes that, if it were not for the classification, would have been assessed on the land during the period of […]
6-1.1-6.2-2. Application of Chapter
Sec. 2. This chapter applies to a parcel of land classified as a windbreak and assessed as provided in this chapter before July 1, 2003. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.24.
6-1.1-6.2-20. Obligations and Liabilities of Persons Acquiring Interest in Windbreak
Sec. 20. A conveyance of land that is classified as a windbreak does not release any person acquiring an interest in the land from any obligation or liability imposed under this chapter. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-21. Payment of Expenses
Sec. 21. The expense of the survey required by section 4 of this chapter shall be paid by the applicant. The expense of an assessment that is required under this chapter shall be paid from the county general fund of the county in which the parcel is located. The county assessor is entitled to necessary […]
6-1.1-6.2-22. Annual Report of Owner
Sec. 22. The owner of a parcel of land that is classified as a windbreak shall file a report once each year with the department of natural resources on forms furnished by the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-23. Dwellings or Other Buildings Prohibited
Sec. 23. A person may not erect a dwelling or other building on land classified as a windbreak. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-24. Grazing Prohibited
Sec. 24. A person may not graze or permit grazing by a domestic animal on land classified as a windbreak. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-25. Alteration of Land or Vegetation; Prohibition; Permit
Sec. 25. A person may not burn, mow, or otherwise engage in a practice that would alter land or vegetation on land classified as a windbreak, unless the person has been granted a temporary permit to do so by the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-26. Cultivation or Harvest of Crops; Permit
Sec. 26. A person may not cultivate or harvest crops on land classified as a windbreak, except crops cultivated or harvested solely for wildlife food or cover pursuant to a permit issued by the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.58-1985, SEC.1.
6-1.1-6.2-27. Furnishing Trees and Vegetation; Advice and Assistance
Sec. 27. The department of natural resources shall furnish trees or other appropriate vegetation without charge to the owner of land classified as windbreak and, with the advice and cooperation of the county extension service, shall give advice and technical assistance to the landowner for the establishment and maintenance of the windbreak. As added by […]