Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, “obstruction” means a condition that:

(1) exists within or near a drain; and

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(2) prevents or significantly impedes the flow of water through the drain.

     (b) The term includes the following:

(1) The presence of:

(A) one (1) or more objects inside or near a drain;

(B) a quantity of materials inside or near a drain; or

(C) damage to a drain;

that prevents or significantly impedes the flow of water through the drain.

(2) Obstructions that:

(A) are created intentionally; and

(B) occur naturally or are created unintentionally.

As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.