Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "operations for oil and gas", unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:
(1) the:
(A) exploration;
(B) testing;
(C) surveying; or
(D) other investigation;
of the potential of the land for oil and gas;
(2) the actual drilling or preparations for drilling of wells for oil and gas on the land; or
(3) any other actions directed toward the eventual production or attempted production of oil and gas from the land.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-7-1(e).]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.
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