Indiana Code 14-37-7-9. Violations
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Sec. 9. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.
(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or
(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter;
commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply relates to the operation of a Class II well.
(c) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.
As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.39.