Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-37-3

Affected: IC 14-37

Sec. 9. (a) A permit to drill a new well for oil and gas purposes expires one (1) year from the date of issuance unless the drilling of the well has commenced.

(b) A permit authorizing the operation of a well for oil and gas purposes is effective for the life of the well so long as the well is operated according to IC 14-37, this article, and the terms of the permit unless the permit is revoked, expired, or otherwise terminated under this article.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 29-4-9; filed Dec 1, 2017, 10:35 a.m.: 20171227-IR- 312160230FRA; readopted filed Jan 17, 2023, 1:53 p.m.: 20230215-IR-312220328RFA)