Indiana Code 14-12-2-1. Purpose of program
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Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of the President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program and this chapter is to ensure that Indiana’s rich natural heritage is preserved or enhanced for succeeding generations by acquiring real property or an interest in real property that:
(2) has historical and archeological significance; or
(1) is an example of outstanding natural features and habitats;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-12-2-1
- property: means an interest in real property. See Indiana Code 14-12-2-6
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- real property: include lands, tenements, and hereditaments. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) provides areas for conservation, recreation, and the restoration of native biological diversity.
(b) The President Benjamin Harrison conservation trust program, on behalf of the state or in collaboration with partners and local communities across Indiana, shall acquire real property for new and existing state and local parks, archeological and historic sites, state forests, state and local nature preserves, state fish and wildlife areas, wetlands, local conservation areas, trails, and river corridors.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-20-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.172-2016, SEC.5.