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Ind. Code § 36-9-27.4-4

"Obstruction" defined

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Ross v. Bartholomew County Drainage Board (2013)

Most recently applied in Ross v. Bartholomew County Drainage Board (August 2013)

As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "obstruction" means a condition that:

(1) exists within or near a drain; and

(2) prevents or significantly impedes the flow of water through the drain.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) The presence of:

(A) one (1) or more objects inside or near a drain;

(B) a quantity of materials inside or near a drain; or

(C) damage to a drain;

that prevents or significantly impedes the flow of water through the drain.

(2) Obstructions that:

(A) are created intentionally; and

(B) occur naturally or are created unintentionally.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.