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Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.26.)