§ 32-23-7-2-5

As used in this chapter, 'operations for coal bed methane', unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:(1) the exploration, surveying, or testing of land for coal bed methane;(2) other investigation of the potential of land for coal bed methane production;(3) the actual drilling or preparation for drilling of wells for coal bed methane;(4) the stimulation of coal bed methane production by hydrofracturing or otherwise;(5) the collection and transportation by pipeline of coal bed methane from:(A) the land; or(B) nearby land that is a part of a coal bed methane production area that includes the land; or(6) any other actions directed toward the eventual production or attempted production of coal bed methane from the land.As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.23.