Ind. Code ch. 14-22-3.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-1 Establishment

Sec. 1. The lake and river enhancement fund is established and allocated for the following purposes: (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used to pay costs incurred by the department in implementing the lake and river enhancement projects. (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fund shall be used by the department to pay for lake or river (as defined in IC 14-32-7-12) projects, including, but not limited to, projects to: (A) remove sediment; (B) control exotic or invasive plants or animals; or (C) remove logjams or obstructions. For purposes of this subdivision, the fund may not be used for projects relating to a ditch or manmade channel. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-2 Administration

Sec. 2. The fund shall be administered by the director of the department. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-3 Expenses

Sec. 3. Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-4 Contents of fund

Sec. 4. The fund consists of the revenue from watercraft registration fees paid by boat owners and deposited under IC 9-18.1-14.5-6. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-5 Reversion to general fund

Sec. 5. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3.5-6 Augmentation and supplementation of funds

Sec. 6. With the approval of the governor and the budget agency, the money in the fund allocated under section 1(1) of this chapter may be used to augment and supplement the funds appropriated for the implementation of lake and river enhancement projects. As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.65.

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