Indiana § 14-38-1-23 - Offset well
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 14-38-1-23 — Offset well, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-38-1-23. Offset well
Sec. 23. (a) A lease must provide that the lessee shall drill an offset well to a well on adjoining land that:
(1) is within three hundred thirty (330) feet of an outer boundary of the land covered by the lease; and
(2) is producing petroleum in paying quantities and draining the land covered by the lease.
(b) The offset must be:
(1) started within ninety (90) days from the completion of the adjoining well; and
(2) drilled with due diligence to completion.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-4-3-19.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 14-38-1-23
What does Indiana Code § 14-38-1-23 cover?
Section 14-38-1-23 ("Offset well") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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