Indiana Code 14-31-2-13. Requisition of natural areas
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Sec. 13. The department shall use the fund, in accordance with this chapter, to acquire natural areas by purchase, gift, or reimbursement to complete the state nature preserve system. A site may not be acquired as part of the campaign that has not been approved for registry. In addition, in making the determination as to whether particular sites of natural interest will be acquired as part of the campaign, the department shall consider whether the site:
(2) is habitat for native plant or animal species classified as endangered or threatened by the division of nature preserves and the Indiana heritage program;
(1) is a relatively undisturbed example of a native ecological community that is uncommon;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-31-2-13
- campaign: refers to the Indiana natural heritage protection campaign established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 14-31-2-3
- division: refers to the division of nature preserves. See Indiana Code 14-31-2-4
- fund: refers to the Indiana natural heritage protection fund established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 14-31-2-5
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- registry: refers to the Indiana natural areas registry:
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(3) is a superlative example of a native ecological community; or
(4) if acquired, would significantly enhance efforts to protect natural systems or features in an existing nature preserve or campaign acquisition.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-5.1-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.24.