Sec. 23. (a) A reconstruction of an existing drain requires reestablishment of the filter strip in the same dimensions as existed prior to reconstructing the drain.

     (b) Filter strips impacted by construction or reconstruction of regulated drains are not subject to withdrawal assessment under section 14 or 15 of this chapter if the landowner reestablishes the existing filter strip boundaries along the new boundaries of the ditch.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 6-1.1-6.7-23

  • filter strip: refers to a strip or an area of vegetation for removing sediment, organic matter and other pollutants from runoff and wastewater. See Indiana Code 6-1.1-6.7-1
     (c) Failure to reestablish the filter strip will result in withdrawal from the program.

As added by P.L.55-1991, SEC.1.