Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “operations for oil and gas”, unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:

(1) the:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-23-7-3

  • 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
(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.