IC 14-36-1-15 Permit Exemptions

• Library: Indiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through P.L. 255-2023
• Year: 2023
• Citation: IC 14-36-1-15

(a) As used in this section, "pit" means a tract of land:

(1) from which the overburden has been removed or is being removed; and

(2) where mine run mineral is being produced in the raw state.

(b) A person who engages in surface mining must have a permit from the commission designating the area of land affected by the operation unless at least one (1) of the following conditions exists:

(1) Minerals regulated under this chapter constitute not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total tonnage of materials being extracted from the pit and the materials are extracted for purposes of bona fide sale or commercial use.