Sec. 5. (a) Instead of a bond, an operator may elect to deposit:
(1) cash;
(2) negotiable bonds of the United States government or of Indiana; or
(3) negotiable certificates of deposit or letters of credit of a bank organized or transacting business in the United States;
in an amount or that has a market value equal to or greater than the amount of the bond required for the bonded area under the same terms and conditions upon which surety bonds are deposited.
(b) In the alternative, the director may accept the applicant's own bond without separate surety if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department under IC 14-34-7 the following:
(1) The existence of a suitable agent to receive service of process.
(2) A history of financial solvency and continuous operation sufficient for authorization to self insure or bond the amount.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4.1-6-5.]
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
14-34-6-3. Liability Under Bond
14-34-6-5. Options Instead of Bond
14-34-6-6. Adjustment of Bond or Deposit Amount
14-34-6-7. Release of Bond or Deposit; Publication of Notice
14-34-6-8. Bond Release Application; Notification
14-34-6-9. Inspection and Evaluation
14-34-6-10. Written Objections; Request for Public Hearing
14-34-6-12. Informal Conference
14-34-6-13. Schedule for Release of Bond or Deposit
14-34-6-14. Notification of Decision
14-34-6-14.3. Release of Bond Covering Undisturbed Area
14-34-6-14.6. Release of Bond Covering Disturbed Area