Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "operations for coal bed methane", unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:
(1) the exploration, surveying, or testing of land for coal bed methane;
(2) other investigation of the potential of land for coal bed methane production;
(3) the actual drilling or preparation for drilling of wells for coal bed methane;
(4) the stimulation of coal bed methane production by hydrofracturing or otherwise;
(5) the collection and transportation by pipeline of coal bed methane from:
(A) the land; or
(B) nearby land that is a part of a coal bed methane production area that includes the land; or
(6) any other actions directed toward the eventual production or attempted production of coal bed methane from the land.
As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.23.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Conveyance of Property Interests Less Than Fee Simple
Chapter 7. Oil and Gas: Estates in Land
32-23-7-0.3. "Coal Bed Methane"
32-23-7-0.4. "Coal Bed Methane Estate in Land"
32-23-7-0.5. "Coal Bed Methane Production Area"
32-23-7-0.8. "Commercially Minable Coal Resource"
32-23-7-2. "Oil and Gas Estate in Land"
32-23-7-2.5. "Operations for Coal Bed Methane"
32-23-7-3. "Operations for Oil and Gas"
32-23-7-4. "Person in Interest"
32-23-7-6. Rights and Privileges Transferred
32-23-7-6.5. Notice to Surface Owner of Intent to Enter Property