Sec. 36.3. "Compensatory mitigation", for purposes of IC 13-18-22, means the:
(1) restoration; or
(2) creation;
of wetlands to offset or compensate for a loss of wetlands resulting from an authorized wetland activity. Wetlands enlargement, enhancement, and preservation may be considered compensatory mitigation on a case-by-case basis, particularly for Class III wetlands.
As added by P.L.282-2003, SEC.23.