1. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who:

   1. (1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or
   2. (2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.

2. (b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:

   1. (1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or

   2. (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.

3. (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.