Sec. 18. (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; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of the division in relation to;
section 3, 4, or 4.2 of this chapter.
(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) violates; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of the division in relation to;
section 3, 4, or 4.2 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.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment
14-37-8-1. When Plugging and Abandonment Required; Violations
14-37-8-3. Sealing and Capping of Wells
14-37-8-4. Plugging a Well Immediately After Completion of Drilling Operations
14-37-8-4.2. Plugging of a Well
14-37-8-4.3. Emergency Plugging of a Well
14-37-8-4.4. Report of Well Plugging
14-37-8-7. Redrilling and Replugging of Hole
14-37-8-8. Delay or Deferral of Plugging and Abandonment of Well; Temporary Abandonment of Well
14-37-8-10. Hearing on Oil or Gas Well Leaks
14-37-8-11. Notice of Proceedings to Persons Responsible for Plugging and Abandoning Wells
14-37-8-12. Orders to Remedy Conditions Causing Environmental Harm
14-37-8-13. Authorization for Department or Person to Enter Land to Perform Remedial Action
14-37-8-15. Expenses of Remedial Action