Sec. 15. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against a person who violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony if the violation relates to the operation of a Class II well.
(c) 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.38.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
14-37-4-1. Permit Required for Oil and Gas Activities
14-37-4-2. Duties of Owner or Operator
14-37-4-3. Permit Not Property Right or Exclusive Privilege
14-37-4-5. Document Accompanying Permit Application
14-37-4-6. Bond and Permit Fee; Expedited Review
14-37-4-7. Operator's Signature on Permit
14-37-4-8. Permit Issuance Upon Compliance With Article and Rules
14-37-4-10. Permit Continuance for Non-Class Ii Wells
14-37-4-11. Expiration of Permit