Section 14-37-7-9 - Violations(a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who:(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or(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.
(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.Added by P.L. 195-2014, SEC. 39, eff. 7/1/2014.