Section 312IAC11.5-2-6. "Freshwater lake" defined  


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  •    (a) "Freshwater lake" means a body of standing surface water that contains at least ten (10) acres at the body of water's normal level and:

    (1) is of natural origin; or

    (2) was originally constructed to permanently retain water and was in existence at least five (5) years before the commencement of water withdrawals by a significant water withdrawal facility.

      (b) The term does not include Lake Michigan. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 11.5-2-6; filed Oct 1, 2010, 3:52 p.m.: 20101027-IR-312090876FRA, eff Jan 1, 2011)