14-38-1-5. “Public Land” Defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “public land” means land and area belonging to or subsequently acquired by the state or any of the state’s institutions. The term includes land of every kind and nature. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(4).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
14-38-1-21. Right-of-Way Grants
Sec. 21. A person granted a permit or lease under this chapter has a right-of-way over public land, as provided by law, when necessary for the drilling, recovering, saving, and marketing of petroleum. Before a right-of-way grant becomes effective, the following must occur: (1) A written application for and a plat showing the location of […]
14-38-1-6. Permit Issuance
Sec. 6. (a) The commission may enter into written contracts designating a person as the permittee of the state with the exclusive right to prospect and explore not to exceed three (3) sections, or an equivalent area, of the public land for the occurrence of petroleum. A contract must contain the conditions prescribed by the […]
14-38-1-22. Development Considerations
Sec. 22. (a) After the issuance of a petroleum lease the lessee shall proceed to develop the petroleum in the land through the drilling of the wells that will efficiently extract the petroleum. The development must take into account the following: (1) The productiveness of the producing horizon. (2) The depth at which the producing […]
14-38-1-1. “Commence to Drill a Well” Defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “commence to drill a well” means the institution of work in good faith with drilling equipment adequate for the drilling of a well to a depth that will reasonably test the oil and gas productiveness of the public land where the well is commenced. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(1).] […]
14-38-1-2. “Person” Defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “person” means the following: (1) A citizen of the United States. (2) An individual who has, in good faith, declared the intention of becoming a citizen of the United States. (3) An association of individuals described in subdivision (1) or (2). (4) A corporation organized and existing under […]
14-38-1-3. “Petroleum” Defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “petroleum” means any liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon occurring in nature beneath the surface of the earth. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-1(2).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.