Section 14-26-2-15 - Applicability to Tippecanoe River impoundments(a) This section applies to impoundments of the Tippecanoe River that are formed by a dam or control structure owned and operated by a public utility for the generation of hydroelectric power. However, this section does not restrict the department's ability to regulate the safety or maintenance of a dam or other control structure under IC 14-27-7.5.(b) As used in this section, "alterations to the shoreline" does not include the making of canals or inlets.(c) As used in this section, "construction" includes the building of a pier.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may not regulate or interfere with alterations to the shoreline of or construction on the impoundments.(e) A person may perform an activity under subsection (d) without a permit issued by the department.Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-11.
Amended by P.L. 164-2024,SEC. 10, eff. 7/1/2024.As added by P.L. 1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L. 186-2003, SEC.70.