in-20240221-IR-312230538FRA: Adds 312 IAC 8-1.5-5.5 to add the definition of "class 1 electric bicycle". Amends 312 IAC 8-1.5-14 to clarify the definition of "motorized cart". Amends 312 IAC 8-2-3 to remove the requirement that a person hold a valid unlimited license to carry a 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: (1) is using the motorized cart within a campground and meets the requirements of IC 14-19-1-1(2)(A); (2) meets the requirements of IC 14-19-1-1(2)(B); or (3) holds a valid driver's license and is transporting another person as authorized under either provision; and to allow for Class 1 electric bicycles to be operated on department trails designated by the department as a mountain bike trail. Effective 30 days after filing with the publisher.

Final Rule LSA Document #23-538 DIGEST Sec. 5.5. "Class 1 electric bicycle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-26.6. Sec. 14. (a) "Motorized cart" means a conveyance that is: has the meaning set forth in IC 14-19-1-0.5. (b) A motorized cart may be characterized as a golf cart, utility cart, or similar form of motor vehicle. (c) The term does not include: Sec. 3. (a) A person must not possess a firearm or bow and arrows on a DNR property unless one (1) of the following conditions apply: (b) Except as provided in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(4), a firearm or bow and arrows may not be possessed on DNR properties within any of the following: (c) A person must not discharge a firearm or bow and arrows on a DNR property except as follows: (d) A person may hunt on the following DNR properties: (e) A person hunting on any of the areas described in subsection (d) must do the following: (f) Unless otherwise posted or designated on a property map, a person must not place a trap except as authorized by a license issued for a property by an authorized representative. This license is in addition to the licensing requirement for traps set forth in IC 14-22-11-1. (g) A person must not run dogs, except: (h) A person may construct or place a tree stand or hunting blind on a DNR property during the hunting season for the animal being hunted under the following terms: (i) The following terms apply to the use of shooting ranges: (j) A person must not take a reptile or amphibian unless the person is issued a scientific purposes license under 312 IAC 9-10-6. Exempted from this subsection are: (k) A person must not possess lead shot while hunting mourning doves on a DNR property. (l) A person may place a trail or game camera as follows: (m) A person must not place bait on a DNR property, except as follows: (n) As used in this section, "bait" includes: Sec. 8. (a) A person must not operate a vehicle: (b) A person must not park: (c) A person must not operate a motorized cart on a DNR property except as follows unless: (d) Unless an activity is licensed or exempted from licensure under this rule, a person must not do the following: (e) A person must not launch, dock, or moor a boat, except: (f) A person must not: (g) A person must not operate or maintain a boat on a lake unless the person does each of the following: (h) A person must not leave a vehicle, a boat, or associated equipment at a DNR property unless the person is actively engaged in the use of: (i) A person must not: (j) A person may operate a class 1 electric bicycle on a trail designated by the department as a mountain bike trail.