As used in this chapter, "waste" or "wasted" means any of the following:

1. (1) Permitting ground water to flow or taking or using ground water in any manner so that the ground water is not put to the full beneficial use.
2. (2) Transporting ground water from the water's source to the place of use in such a manner that there is an excessive loss in transit.

3. (3) Permitting or causing the pollution of a fresh water strata through an act that will cause salt water, highly mineralized water, or otherwise contaminated water to enter the strata.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.18.