Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adjacent mineral producer" means a person that:
(1) is engaged in the production, development, or future development of at least one (1) mineral, including coal, oil, gas, or another mineral in solid, liquid, or gaseous form; and
(2) owns or leases a property interest in:
(A) the mineral estate adjacent to, adjoining, or contiguous to the mineral interest of an unknown or missing owner;
(B) a portion of the mineral estate adjacent to, adjoining, or contiguous to the mineral interest of an unknown or missing owner; or
(C) an area that the person seeks to develop that is within the boundaries of a proposed production unit established by spacing regulations of the division of reclamation.
As added by P.L.28-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.32.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Conveyance of Property Interests Less Than Fee Simple
Chapter 13. Mineral Estates of Unknown or Missing Owners
32-23-13-1. "Adjacent Mineral Producer"
32-23-13-2. "Mineral Interest of an Unknown or Missing Owner"
32-23-13-3. "Unknown or Missing Owner"
32-23-13-4. Mineral Interest of an Unknown or Missing Owner; Lease to Produce or Develop
32-23-13-6. Action; Requirements; Guardian Ad Litem
32-23-13-7. Court Determinations; Trustee Appointment
32-23-13-8. Additional Court Proceedings
32-23-13-9. Trustee Duties; Lease
32-23-13-10. Lease Payments; Distribution of Funds
32-23-13-11. Subsequent Court Proceedings