Leases for oil and gas that are recorded in Indiana are void:

1. (1) after a period of one (1) year has elapsed since:

   1. (A) the last payment of rentals on the oil and gas lease as stipulated in the lease or contract; or
   2. (B) operation for oil or gas has ceased, both by the nonproduction of oil or gas and the nondevelopment of the lease; and

2. (2) upon the written request of the owner of the land, accompanied by the affidavit of the owner stating that:

   1. (A) no rentals have been paid to or received by the owner or any person, bank, or corporation in the owner's behalf for a period of one (1) year after they have become due; and

   2. (B) the leases and contracts have not been operated for the production of oil or gas for one (1) year.

      [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-8-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.225.