Indiana Code 32-23-7-6.5. Notice to surface owner of intent to enter property

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section does not apply in the event of an emergency entry.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-23-7-6.5

coal bed methane: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 32-23-7-0.3
oil and gas: means petroleum and mineral oils and gaseous substances of whatever character naturally lying or found beneath the surface of land. See Indiana Code 32-23-7-1
Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5

(b) Unless otherwise agreed by the surface owner, a person who is an owner or holder of an oil and gas mineral interest or coal bed methane mineral interest and who wants to enter land for the purpose of surveying a drilling location must provide to the surface owner a written notice of the person’s intent to enter the property at least five (5) days before the person’s entry.

(1) to the last known address of each person who is liable for any property taxes on the property as shown on the tax duplicate; or

(2) to the last known address of the most recent owner of the property shown in the transfer book.

As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.210.

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