Ind. Code § 32-23-7-6.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 32-23-7-6.5 - Notice to surface owner of intent to enter property
(a) This section does not apply in the event of an emergency entry.
(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.
(c) The written notice under subsection (b) may be given by personal delivery or by certified mail:
(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.

IC 32-23-7-6.5

Amended by P.L. 6-2012, SEC. 210, eff. 2/22/2012.
Added by P.L. 140-2011, SEC. 26, eff. 7/1/2011.