Sec. 9. (a) Based upon the study and recommendations of the director, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to designate a river for inclusion into the system.

     (b) Before adopting rules, the director shall do the following:

(1) Notify each adjoining or abutting landowner of the plans and recommendations by registered mail.

(2) Conduct a public hearing in the county that contains the largest section of the river being considered.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-26-5.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.22.