Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 13-18-22-4 - [Effective until 7/1/2024] General permits for wetland activities; adoption of rules(a) The following shall be authorized by a general permit:(1) The maintenance of a field tile within a Class II wetland. However, the maintenance described in this subdivision may be authorized only if the field tile: (A) is necessary to restore drainage of land adjacent to the wetland; and(B) does not have the effect of draining the wetland.(2) The maintenance of a field tile within a Class III wetland. However, the maintenance described in this subdivision may be authorized only if:(A) the maintenance of the field tile:(i) is necessary to restore drainage of land adjacent to the wetland; and(ii) does not have the effect of draining the wetland; and(B) the applicant obtains a site-specific approval for the maintenance of the field tile under section 12 of this chapter.(b) The maintenance of a field tile in a Class I wetland does not require a permit.(c) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14 to establish and implement the general permits described in subsection (a).Amended by P.L. 160-2021,SEC. 9, eff. 7/1/2021.As added by P.L. 282-2003, SEC.38. Amended by P.L. 52-2004, SEC.7.