Introduced Version






SENATE BILL No. 384

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL



Citations Affected: IC 14-16.

Synopsis: Firearms on off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. Permits a person to transport a loaded and unlocked firearm while operating an off-road vehicle or snowmobile.

Effective: July 1, 2003.





Nugent




    January 16, 2003, read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal, Civil and Public Policy.







Introduced

First Regular Session 113th General Assembly (2003)


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SENATE BILL No. 384



    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. IC 14-16-1-23 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003]: Sec. 23. An individual shall not operate a vehicle under any of the following conditions:
        (1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for existing conditions.
        (2) While:
            (A) under the influence of intoxicating liquor; or
            (B) unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug.
        (3) During the hours from thirty (30) minutes after sunset to thirty (30) minutes before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight.
        (4) In a forest nursery, a planting area, or public land posted or reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction and when growing stock may be damaged.
        (5) On the frozen surface of public waters within:
            (A) one hundred (100) feet of an individual not in or upon a

vehicle; or
            (B) one hundred (100) feet of a fishing shanty or shelter;
        except at a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour.
        (6) Unless the vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
        (7) Within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6:00 a.m., except on the individual's own property or property under the individual's control or as an invited guest.
        (8) On any property without the consent of the landowner or tenant.
        (9) While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm unless the firearm is:
                (A) unloaded; and
                (B) securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.
        (10) (9) On or across a cemetery or burial ground.    
        (11) (10) Within one hundred (100) feet of a slide, ski, or skating area, except for the purpose of servicing the area.
        (12) (11) On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad personnel in the performance of duties.
        (13) (12) In or upon a flowing river, stream, or creek, except for the purpose of crossing by the shortest possible route, unless the river, stream, or creek is of sufficient water depth to permit movement by flotation of the vehicle at all times.
        (14) (13) An individual shall not operate a vehicle while a bow is present in or on the vehicle if the nock of an arrow is in position on the string of the bow.
    SECTION 2. IC 14-16-1-29 , AS AMENDED BY P.L.158-2002, SECTION 4, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003]: Sec. 29. (a) A person who violates section 17, 23(2), or 24 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
    (b) A person who violates section 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23(1), 23(3), 23(4), 23(5), 23(6), 23(7), 23(8), 23(9), 23(10), 23(11), 23(12), 23(13), 23(14), or 27 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
    SECTION 3. IC 14-16-2-24 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003]: Sec. 24. An individual shall not operate a snowmobile under any of the following conditions:
        (1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for existing conditions.
        (2) While:


            (A) under the influence of intoxicating liquor; or
            (B) unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug.
        (3) During the hours from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight.
        (4) In a forest nursery, a planting area, or public land posted or reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction and when growing stock may be damaged.
        (5) On the frozen surface of public waters within:
            (A) one hundred (100) feet of an individual not in or upon a snowmobile; or
            (B) one hundred (100) feet of a fishing shanty or shelter;
        except at a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour.
        (6) Unless the snowmobile is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
        (7) Within one hundred (100) feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6:00 a.m., except on the individual's own property or property under the individual's control or as an invited guest.
        (8) On any property without the consent of the landowner or tenant.
        (9) While transporting on the snowmobile a firearm unless unloaded and securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.
        (10) (9) On or across a cemetery or burial ground.
        (11) (10) Within one hundred (100) feet of a slide, ski, or skating area, except for the purpose of servicing the area.
        (12) (11) On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad personnel in performance of duties.
        (13) (12) On public property unless authorized to do so.
        (14) (13) While a bow is present on the snowmobile, if the nock of an arrow is in position on the string of the bow.