Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, “soil survey” means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the soils of a given area that sets forth the capabilities, potential, and limitations of the soils in the satisfaction of human needs.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-32-7-8.5

  • land conservation: means the wise use of land:

    Indiana Code 14-32-7-3

  • soil: means the surface layer of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of plant life. See Indiana Code 14-32-7-5
     (b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to implement and supplement a program of modern soil surveys and geographic information systems (GIS) for Indiana that will, within the shortest practicable time, provide a modern soil survey and geographic information system for each county as an essential tool in land conservation.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.226; P.L.175-2006, SEC.16; P.L.120-2008, SEC.19.

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