Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to lands under the navigable waters of Indiana. (b) The department may, whenever the department considers it to be in the public interest, grant permits for the: (1) extraction; (2) removal; and (3) disposition; of deposits of coal, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, anhydrite, sand, gravel, clay, shale, or […]
Sec. 10. Each proposal and bid must be accompanied by sufficient bond in an amount to be determined by the department for the restoration of land or water disturbed by exploration and mining. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 11. The department and the governor may require other covenants, terms, and conditions in addition to those provided in this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 2. A permit may be granted under this chapter only to the following: (1) An individual who is a resident of Indiana. (2) A corporation that is domiciled in Indiana or qualified to do business in Indiana. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a permit may not be granted by the department under this chapter unless the department has done the following: (1) Published notice one (1) time each week for at least two (2) weeks in the following: (A) At least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in […]
Sec. 4. Notice given under section 3 of this chapter must do the following: (1) Describe the specific property from or under which the extraction will occur. (2) State the time, terms, and conditions under which a permit will be granted. (3) Call for sealed proposals or bids stating the amount that will be paid […]
Sec. 5. (a) A proposal or bid made in response to a request under section 4 of this chapter must offer the following: (1) A royalty on a percentage basis, based on the commodity value at the mine, pit, or quarry. (2) A bonus, or fixed fee per acre, in addition to royalty. (b) A […]
Sec. 6. The department may receive sealed proposals or bids not earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of first publication. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 7. The department may grant a permit to the qualified bidder who submits the highest and best bid. However, the department may reject any or all bids. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 8. A permit must be approved by the commission and signed by the governor. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Sec. 9. (a) The department shall determine the initial term of a permit, not to exceed ten (10) years. The department shall automatically continue a permit: (1) if commercial production and accompanying royalty payments are established by the end of the initial term; and (2) as long as production continues, not to exceed fifty (50) […]
