Ind. Code ch. 14-37-11

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-37-11-1 Waste prohibited

Sec. 1. Except as provided in this chapter, waste is prohibited. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-13-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 14-37-11-2 Burning natural gas

Sec. 2. An owner or operator of a well producing both oil and natural gas may burn the natural gas in flares if there is not a market for the natural gas. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-13-2.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 14-37-11-3 Burning coal bed methane

Sec. 3. The owner or operator of a coal mine may burn in flares the coal bed methane produced from a coal bed methane well if either or both of the following apply: (1) The burning is necessary to protect coal miners' safety. (2) It is not economical to market the coal bed methane. As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 14-37-11-4 Violations

Sec. 4. (a) An owner or operator who violates section 1 of this chapter commits a Class B infraction. (b) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who violates section 1 of this chapter. (c) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally violates section 1 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony if the violation concerns the operation of a Class II well. (d) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2. As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.43.

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