Indiana Code
Chapter 7. Drilling
14-37-7-9. Violations

Sec. 9. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who:
(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.
(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter;
commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply 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.39.