Sec. 6. (a) The division of soil conservation:

(1) shall administer and coordinate the duties and responsibilities of the Indiana state department of agriculture under the land resource programs authorized by this chapter; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-32-7-6

  • 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
(2) in carrying out its duties under subdivision (1), may work in cooperation with the following:

(A) Federal and state agencies.

(B) Local governmental agencies involved in land use planning and zoning.

(C) Any person, firm, institution, or agency, public or private, having an interest in land conservation.

     (b) The Indiana state department of agriculture may employ the personnel and provide facilities and services that are necessary to carry out the Indiana state department of agriculture’s duties and responsibilities under this chapter.

     (c) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall prepare an annual report of the division of soil conservation’s expenditures and accomplishments and that contains a proposed business plan.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.37; P.L.1-2006, SEC.223; P.L.175-2006, SEC.15; P.L.120-2008, SEC.16.