Ind. Code § 8-1-41-15

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 8-1-41-15 - Damage to drainage infrastructure; repair; installation of new infrastructure

This section applies with respect to a wind power device that is constructed or installed in a unit after June 30, 2022. Except as otherwise allowed by IC 36-7-4-1109, all damages to waterways, drainage ditches, field tiles, or other drainage related infrastructure caused by the construction, installation, or maintenance of a wind power device must be completely repaired by the project owner or remedied with the installation of new drainage infrastructure so as to not impede the natural flow of water. All repairs must be completed within a reasonable period of time and:

(1) to the satisfaction of the unit; and

(2) as stated in an applicable lease or another agreement with the landowner;

subject to applicable federal, state, and local drainage laws and regulations.

IC 8-1-41-15

Added by P.L. 90-2022,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.