Indiana § 32-23-7-8 - Contract rights not limited; legislative intent; regulation of industry; construction of law
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§ 32-23-7-8. Contract rights not limited; legislative intent; regulation of industry; construction of law
Sec. 8. (a) This chapter does not limit the rights of parties to contract with regard to an oil and gas estate or a coal bed methane estate in land affecting lands in Indiana:
(1) to the extent permitted by; and
(2) in a manner consistent with;
the nature of the estate in law as specified under this chapter.
(b) This chapter does not affect the rights or powers of any commission, board, or authority duly constituted for the regulation of the oil and gas industry or the coal bed methane industry in Indiana.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citations: 32-5-7-4; 32-5-7-5; 32-5-7-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.28.
IC 32-23-8Chapter 8. Oil and Gas: Cancellation of Contracts and Leases for Oil and Gas
32-23-8-1Lapse of rental payment; nonproduction or nondevelopment of lease 32-23-8-2Certification of invalidity of lease; recording 32-23-8-3Payment of rent; void cancellation 32-23-8-4Appeal of cancellation of lease
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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