IC 32-23-13-1 - "Adjacent mineral producer"

• Cite as: IC 32-23-13-1

As used in this chapter, "adjacent mineral producer" means a person that:

(1) is engaged in the production, development, or future development of at least one (1) mineral, including coal, oil, gas, or another mineral in solid, liquid, or gaseous form; and

(2) owns or leases a property interest in:

(A) the mineral estate adjacent to, adjoining, or contiguous to the mineral interest of an unknown or missing owner;

(B) a portion of the mineral estate adjacent to, adjoining, or contiguous to the mineral interest of an unknown or missing owner; or