Sec. 9. (a) The department shall determine the initial term of a permit, not to exceed ten (10) years. The department shall automatically continue a permit:
(1) if commercial production and accompanying royalty payments are established by the end of the initial term; and
(2) as long as production continues, not to exceed fifty (50) years.
(b) If commercial production is not established within the initial term of a permit, the department may terminate the permit.
(c) The department may terminate a permit at any time for failure of the permittee to comply with:
(1) this chapter; or
(2) the rules adopted under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
14-35-1-1. Granting of Permits
14-35-1-2. State Residency Required
14-35-1-5. Proposal or Bid for Mining Privilege
14-35-1-6. Time for Submitting Proposal or Bid
14-35-1-7. Granting or Rejecting Bids
14-35-1-8. Permit Approval by Commission; Governor's Signature