January 5, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and
Civil Matters.
January 20, 2011, amended, reported favorably _ Do Pass.
January 21, 2011
First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)
PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana
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SENATE BILL No. 154
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
natural and cultural resources.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 14-16-1-23; (11)SB0154.1.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 14-16-1-23, AS AMENDED BY P.L.219-2005,
SECTION 19, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2011]: Sec. 23. (a) An individual shall not operate a vehicle
under any of the following conditions:
(1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having
due regard for existing conditions or in a manner that
unnecessarily endangers the person or property of another.
(2) While:
(A) under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; or
(B) unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit
forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug.
(3) During the hours from thirty (30) minutes after sunset to thirty
(30) minutes before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight
and a lighted taillight.
(4) In a forest nursery, a planting area, or public land posted or
reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction
and when growing stock may be damaged.
(5) On the frozen surface of public waters within:
(A) one hundred (100) feet of an individual not in or upon a
vehicle; or
(B) one hundred (100) feet of a fishing shanty or shelter;
except at a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour.
(6) Unless the vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working
order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual
noise and annoying smoke.
(7) Within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling between midnight
and 6:00 a.m., except on the individual's own property or property
under the individual's control or as an invited guest.
(8) On any property without the consent of the landowner or
tenant.
(9) While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm, unless the
firearm is:
(A) unloaded; and
(B) securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative
by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.
(10) On or across a cemetery or burial ground.
(11) Within one hundred (100) feet of a slide, ski, or skating area,
except for the purpose of servicing the area.
(12) On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad
personnel in the performance of duties.
(13) In or upon a flowing river, stream, or creek, except for the
purpose of crossing by the shortest possible route, unless the
river, stream, or creek is of sufficient water depth to permit
movement by flotation of the vehicle at all times.
(14) An individual shall not operate a vehicle while a bow is
present in or on the vehicle if the nock of an arrow is in position
on the string of the bow.
(b) Subsection (a)(9) does not apply to a person who is carrying a
handgun firearm:
(1) if:
the person: (1)
(A) the firearm is a handgun; and
(B) the person has been issued an unlimited handgun license
to carry a handgun under IC 35-47-2;
or
(2)
if:
(A) the firearm is a handgun; and
(B) the person is not required to possess a license to carry a
handgun under IC 35-47-2-2;
or
(3) if the person carrying the firearm is operating the vehicle
on property that the person:
(A) owns;
(B) has a contractual interest in;
(C) otherwise legally possesses; or
(D) has permission from a person described in clauses (A)
through (C) to possess a firearm on.