Authority: IC 4-22-2-19.6; IC 14-10-2-1; IC 14-10-2-4

Affected: IC 14-19-3

Sec. 1. (a) The application fee for a special event permit is twenty-five dollars ($25).

(b) The fee for a special event is not more than three thousand dollars ($3,000). The department shall determine the fee under this subsection based on the following factors:

1. (1) The time of year the special event is hosted.
2. (2) Whether the special event is hosted on a weekday or weekend.
3. (3) The time of day the special event is hosted.
4. (4) The duration of the special event.
5. (5) The nature of the property owned or managed by the department where the special event is hosted.
6. (6) Whether the special event is commercial.
7. (7) Whether the host of the special event is a resident or nonresident.
8. (8) Whether the special event is sponsored by or benefitting a nonprofit organization.
9. (9) If the special event is hosted by or benefitting a nonprofit organization, the percentage of the proceeds donated to the nonprofit organization from the special event.
10. (10) If the special event is a fundraiser, whether the funds are donated to a nonprofit organization.
11. (11) Whether the activities of the special event align with the current use of the property owned or managed by the department where the event is hosted.
12. (12) Whether department employees are needed for the special event, and the number of department employees that may be needed.
13. (13) The number of participants in or attendees of the special event.
14. (14) The size and impact of the special event regarding the property owned or managed by the department.
15. (15) The impact of the special event on available parking at the property owned or managed by the department.
16. (16) Whether a fee is assessed on a participant in or an attendee of the special event.
17. (17) Whether food, beverages, or other items are sold onsite during the special event.

18. (18) Whether the special event needs exclusive use of:

    1. (A) a facility;
    2. (B) land; or
    3. (C) a public water.
19. (19) If the special event needs exclusive use under subdivision (18), the impact of using the facility, land, or public water by an individual not participating in or attending the special event.
20. (20) Whether the host of the special event has previously hosted a special event at a property owned or managed by the department.
21. (21) Whether a temporary structure is erected for the special event.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 1.5-2-1; filed Sep 9, 2024, 10:54 a.m.: 20241009-IR- 312240164FRA)