Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "person in interest" means:
(1) if used in reference to an oil and gas estate in land, the owner of a beneficial interest in the oil and gas estate in land; or
(2) if used in reference to a coal bed methane estate in land, the owner of a beneficial interest in the coal bed methane estate in land;
whether the interest is held for life, for a term of years, or in fee.
(b) The term includes a lessee, licensee, or duly qualified agent of the owner.
(c) The term does not include a mortgagee or security assignee of the owner if the mortgagee or security assignee does not have a right to the control or operation of the premises for:
(1) if used in reference to an oil and gas estate in land, oil and gas; or
(2) if used in reference to a coal bed methane estate in land, coal bed methane.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-7-1(c).]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.24.
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