Ind. Code ch. 14-22-15.5

Ind. Code ch. 14-22-15.5
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Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "hunting guide" refers to an individual who holds a license under this chapter to provide hunting guide services. (b) As used in this chapter, "hunting guide license" means a license issued under this chapter. (c) As used in this chapter, "hunting guide services" means hunting guide or outfitter services that are offered or provided for money or other consideration. The term includes services by a person who for money or other consideration: (1) offers or advertises to transport an individual; (2) transports an individual to a location; (3) offers or advertises to assist, provide direction, or provide advice to an individual; or (4) assists, provides direction, or provides advice to an individual; for the purpose of hunting. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-2 License requirement

Sec. 2. (a) An individual may not provide hunting guide services without a hunting guide license issued under this chapter. (b) The director shall issue a hunting guide license to an applicant upon the applicant's submission of an application that includes all information required by the director and payment of the fee described in section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-3 Annual fee

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 14-22-2-10, the minimum annual fee for a hunting guide license for a resident or a nonresident is one hundred dollars ($100). As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-4 Validity; expiration

Sec. 4. A hunting guide license: (1) is valid for one (1) year; and (2) expires March 31 following the year in which the license was issued. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-5 Records and reports

Sec. 5. (a) A hunting guide shall keep an accurate record of the following: (1) Each day's harvest of game measured by county and township. (2) Other related information that the director requires by rule. (b) Before the fifteenth day of each month, a hunting guide shall report the previous month's record required under subsection (a) to the director on forms furnished by the director. A hunting guide shall submit the report to the director even if no animals are harvested. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-6 Failure to keep records or make reports

Sec. 6. (a) The director may: (1) refuse under IC 4-21.5-3-5 to grant, renew, or restore; or (2) suspend or revoke under IC 4-21.5-3-6; a hunting guide license of an individual who fails to keep a record or make a report required under section 5 of this chapter. (b) A determination of the director under this section is subject to administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-8 Violations; license suspension

Sec. 8. An individual who: (1) fails to keep accurate records in violation of section 5(a) of this chapter; or (2) fails to report monthly to the director in violation of section 5(b) of this chapter; shall have the individual's hunting guide license suspended by the director for one (1) year. The individual may reapply for a hunting guide license at the discretion of the director. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-22-15.5-9 Rule adoption

Sec. 9. The director shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.154-2019, SEC.3.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/14Fetched: 10/17/2026

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