Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3

Affected: IC 14

Sec. 1. (a) This rule applies to both of the following:

1. (1) The process for designating any public water where fishing tournaments are regulated.
2. (2) The administration of fishing tournaments on waters designated under subdivision (1).

(b) Exempted from this rule are each of the following:

1. (1) A boat race.
2. (2) A water ski event.
3. (3) A major organized boating activity.

(c) A person must not conduct or participate in a fishing tournament on a public water designated in this rule except under a license issued under this rule.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 5-3.5-1; filed Aug 27, 2015, 10:40 a.m.: 20150923- IR-312140515FRA; readopted filed Sep 16, 2020, 8:15 a.m.: 20201014-IR-312200355RFA; filed May 5, 2022, 9:03 a.m.: 20220601-IR-312210451FRA)