Sec. 15. (a) This section applies to impoundments of the Tippecanoe River that are formed by a dam or control structure owned and operated by a public utility for the generation of hydroelectric power. However, this section does not restrict the department’s ability to regulate the safety or maintenance of a dam or other control structure under IC 14-27-7.5.

     (b) As used in this section, “alterations to the shoreline” does not include the making of canals or inlets.

     (c) As used in this section, “construction” includes the building of a pier.

     (d) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may not regulate or interfere with alterations to the shoreline of or construction on the impoundments.

     (e) A person may perform an activity under subsection (d) without a permit issued by the department.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-11.1-11.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.70; P.L.164-2024, SEC.10.