Ind. Code ch. 14-37-12

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-37-12-1 Inspector's entry onto property to determine violations of article

Sec. 1. An oil and gas inspector and any person authorized by the commission may at any reasonable time enter upon public or private property where a well for oil and gas purposes is being drilled or has been drilled to determine if there is a violation of: (1) this article; or (2) the rules adopted under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-7-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 14-37-12-2 Written notice of violation

Sec. 2. The department may issue a written notice of violation if a person violates: (1) this article; or (2) a rule adopted under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-14-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 14-37-12-3 Contents of notice of violation

Sec. 3. A notice of violation under this chapter is subject to IC 4-21.5-3-6. The notice must include the following: (1) The nature of the violation. (2) What action is appropriate to abate the violation. (3) The date by which the violation must be abated. (4) The procedure to obtain an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5 if the owner or operator is aggrieved by issuance of the notice of violation. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-14-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.65.

Ind. Code § 14-37-12-4 Effectiveness; administrative adjudication

Sec. 4. A notice of violation issued under this chapter becomes effective without a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3 unless a person requests an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6 within thirty (30) days of issuance. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-14-3.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.66.

Ind. Code § 14-37-12-5 Penalties; permit revocation

Sec. 5. An owner or operator who fails to abate a violation in a timely manner is liable for the following: (1) A civil penalty. (2) Permit revocation under IC 14-37-13. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-14-4.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.

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