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IN HB1471
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Friend
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AI Summary
HEA 1471 Summary
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Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation must develop guidelines for recreational trails by March 1, 2016, with authority to amend guidelines as necessary thereafter.
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Guidelines must address trail ownership and management, right-of-way inconsistencies, fence and drainage maintenance responsibilities, tree/weed/brush removal, mowing responsibility, law enforcement jurisdiction, and signage.
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Guidelines must include conflict resolution procedures, appeal procedures, and provisions addressing use by public utility facilities.
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Division shall consult with affected groups, organizations, and agencies when developing the guidelines.
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Department may adopt guidelines without complying with Indiana's standard administrative rulemaking procedures (IC 4-22-2).
Legislative Description
Recreational trails guidelines. Requires the division of outdoor recreation of the department of natural resources to develop recreational trails guidelines to address the following issues as they relate to recreational trails: (1) Clear statement of ownership and management of each trail. (2) Right-of-way inconsistencies. (3) Fence line and drainage issues. (4) Tree and brush control. (5) Weed and mowing issues. (6) Law enforcement jurisdiction issues. (7) Signage issues. (8) Conflict resolution procedures. (9) Appeal procedures. (10) Use by public utility facilities.
Last Action
Public Law 67
4/27/2015