(a) For any new subdivision development that is located in whole or in part within one thousand feet (1,000′) of any portion of the outside boundary of any land on which is contained a sport shooting range that was established, by clear and convincing evidence, constructed or operated prior to the development of the subdivision, the owner of the development shall provide on any plat filed with the appropriate municipal or county official, or both, the following notice:
(b) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Established” means a sport shooting range that is known by custom, reputation or otherwise to exist within a community or area prior to the time of the proposed subdivision development. Indicia of a sport shooting range being “established” are:
(A) The range is listed in the area telephone book;
(B) The range is, from time to time, advertised in the yellow pages of a telephone book, newspapers, billboards or flyers;
(C) There are directional signs on public roads, streets or highways indicating the correct route to the shooting range;
(D) The range is indicated on a road or other map of the area that predates the proposed subdivision development;
(E) The shooting range is listed with the better business bureau or chamber of commerce of the area in which it is located; or
(F) The owner of the range has a business license on file with the appropriate clerk; and
(2) “Sport shooting range” or “range” means an area designed and operated for the use of rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, skeet, trap, black powder, or any other similar sport shooting.
(c) This section shall only apply to counties that have a planning commission and subdivision regulations.