Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 14-22-9-11 - Invasive animal species reduction program(a) As used in this section, "motorboat" means a watercraft propelled by: (1) an internal combustion, steam, or electrical inboard or outboard motor or engine; or(2) any mechanical means. The term does not include a personal watercraft.
(b) The director shall establish and implement a demonstration program for the purpose of containing and reducing invasive animal species in the Wabash River. In administering this program, the director may do any of the following: (1) Allow the taking of a specific invasive animal species by a means described in section 1(a)(2) of this chapter.(2) Require the use of ammunition described in 50 CFR 20.21(j).(3) Require a hunting or fishing license under IC 14-22-12-1.(4) Allow the taking of a specific invasive animal species to be taken from a motorboat.(5) Establish any other limitations concerning the time, place, or participants of a demonstration program.(c) 312 IAC 9-2-2(d), as in effect July 1, 2011, does not apply to this section.Amended by P.L. 219-2014, SEC. 24, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by P.L. 151-2012, SEC. 16, eff. 7/1/2012.Added by P.L. 165-2011, SEC. 9, eff. 7/1/2011.