Authority: IC 14-10-2-4

Affected: IC 14-25-5; IC 14-29-6; IC 14-31-1

Sec. 4. "Extraordinary or unique natural resource" means a natural resource that is exceptional to a very marked extent within Indiana and includes the following:

1. (1) A plant or animal that is a rare, threatened, or endangered species.
2. (2) A waterway located within one-half (1/2) mile of a freshwater lake and determined by the department to qualify as a natural river or a scenic river under IC 14-29-6 and 312 IAC 7-2.
3. (3) A nature preserve dedicated under IC 14-31-1.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 11.5-2-4; filed Oct 1, 2010, 3:52 p.m.: 20101027-IR-312090876FRA, eff Jan 1, 2011; readopted filed Jul 19, 2017, 3:43 p.m.: 20170816-IR-312170131RFA; readopted filed Mar 22, 2023, 4:17 p.m.: 20230419-IR-312230067RFA)