Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “waste” or “wasted” means any of the following:

(1) Permitting ground water to flow or taking or using ground water in any manner so that the ground water is not put to the full beneficial use.

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(2) Transporting ground water from the water’s source to the place of use in such a manner that there is an excessive loss in transit.

(3) Permitting or causing the pollution of a fresh water strata through an act that will cause salt water, highly mineralized water, or otherwise contaminated water to enter the strata.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.