CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

IC 14-22
    ARTICLE 22. FISH AND WILDLIFE

IC 14-22-1
     Chapter 1. General Provisions

IC 14-22-1-1
Wild animals property of the people; department to protect and manage resources
    
Sec. 1. (a) All wild animals, except those that are:
        (1) legally owned or being held in captivity under a license or permit as required by this article; or
        (2) otherwise excepted in this article;
are the property of the people of Indiana.
    (b) The department shall protect and properly manage the fish and wildlife resources of Indiana.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-1-2
Applicability of article
    
Sec. 2. The regulatory provisions of this article do not apply to:
        (1) agents or employees of the department; or
        (2) police officers of the United States or Indiana;
while in performance of official duty.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

IC 14-22-1-3
Repealed
    
(Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.26.)