Sec. 15. (a) A person whose person or property is injured through the violation by an operator of a rule, an order, or a permit issued under:
(1) IC 13-4.1 (before its repeal); or
(2) this article;
may bring an action for damages, including reasonable attorney's and expert witness fees. The action must be brought in the circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county in which the surface coal mining operation complained of is located.
(b) This section does not affect the rights established by or limits imposed under IC 22-3-1 and IC 22-3-2.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-11-11(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.27.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 34. Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Chapter 15. Inspections, Monitoring, and Enforcement
14-34-15-1. Duties of Permittees Regarding Records and Reports
14-34-15-2. Operations Removing or Disturbing Strata Serving as Aquifers
14-34-15-3. Minimum Inspections
14-34-15-5. Notification of Violations
14-34-15-6. Ordered Cessation of Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations
14-34-15-7. Permit Suspension or Revocation
14-34-15-8. Notice or Order Requirements
14-34-15-9. Application for Review
14-34-15-10. Costs and Expenses
14-34-15-11. Injunctions; Restraining Orders; Other Orders
14-34-15-13. Violations at Surface Mining Site; Citations