TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 8-2-3 to remove the requirement that a person hold a valid unlimited license to carry firearm in order to possess the firearm on department property in compliance with Indiana law. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-8 to allow a person to operate a motorized cart on department property if the person: is using the motorized cart within a campground and meets the requirements of IC 14-19-1-(2)(A), meets the requirements of IC 14-19-1(2)(B), or holds a valid driver's license and is transporting another person as authorized under either provision. Amends 312 IAC 8-2-8 to allow for Class 1 electric bicycles to be operated on department trails designated by the department as a mountain bike trail. Amends and removes language from 312 IAC 8-1.5-14, definition of motorized cart. Adds 312 IAC 8-1.5-5.5 to add the definition of a class I motorized bicycle. Questions may be sent to the Division of Hearings, Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2273, to nrcrules@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at (317) 232-4699. Comments may be sent by regular mail to the address above or through https://www.in.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket/. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Dale L. Brier

Division Director

Outdoor Recreation

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W298

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-4072

dbrier@dnr.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Matthew Jaworowski

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 650-0126

majaworowski@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20230628-IR-312230538NIA

Composed: May 30,2024 1:08:19PM EDT

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