§ 14-36-1-15 — Permit exemptions

Indiana § 14-36-1-15

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 36: RECLAMATION
• Ch. 1: Surface Mining Reclamation

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(a) As used in this section, "pit" means a
tract of land:
(1) from which the overburden has been removed or is being
removed; and
(2) where mine run mineral is being produced in the raw state.
(b) A person who engages in surface mining must have a permit
from the commission designating the area of land affected by the
operation unless at least one (1) of the following conditions exists:
(1) Minerals regulated under this chapter constitute not more than
twenty-five percent (25%) of the total tonnage of materials being
extracted from the pit and the materials are extracted for purposes
of bona fide sale or commercial use.
(2) The overburden above the mineral seam is insufficient for
reclamation under section 26 of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4-6-2(f); 13-4-6-5(a)
part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.