Sec. 9. In granting a permit, the department may do the following:
(1) Impose the conditions or stipulations that are necessary to conserve the ground water of the area and prevent waste, exhaustion, or impairment of the ground water.
(2) Require that ground water in a restricted area that is withdrawn and used be returned to the ground through wells, pits, or spreading grounds. If this condition is imposed, the water shall be returned under the rules that the department adopts subject to the approval of the environmental rules board to avoid pollution of underground water.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-5(d), (e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.97.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 3. Water Rights; Ground Water
14-25-3-2. "Waste" and "Wasted" Defined
14-25-3-3. Public Policy Regarding Conservation of Ground Water
14-25-3-4. Restricted Use Areas; Designation
14-25-3-5. Restricted Use Areas; Orders, Rules, and Notice of Hearing
14-25-3-6. Withdrawal Permits; Requirement
14-25-3-7. Withdrawal Permits; Application
14-25-3-8. Withdrawal Permits; Factors to Consider
14-25-3-9. Withdrawal Permits; Conditions
14-25-3-10. Withdrawal Permits; Judicial Review
14-25-3-11. Statements of Average Daily Use of Ground Water
14-25-3-12. Records Regarding Drilling of New Wells
14-25-3-13. Withdrawal Permits; Title or Lease to Property Required
14-25-3-16. Determination of Quantity of Ground Water Removed