2016 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 39. WATER WELL DRILLING CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
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IC 25-39-2
Chapter 2. Definitions
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Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Abandoned well
Sec. 2. "Abandoned well" means a well:
(1) whose original purpose and use have been discontinued for
more than five (5) years; or
(2) that is in such a state of disrepair that using it to obtain
ground water is impractical or a health hazard.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Annular space
Sec. 3. "Annular space" means the space between the exterior of
the well casing and the natural formation in a drilled well.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Aquifer
Sec. 4. "Aquifer" means any underground geologic formation
(consolidated or unconsolidated) that has the ability to receive, store,
and transmit water in amounts sufficient for the satisfaction of any
beneficial use.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Bentonite clay
Sec. 5. "Bentonite clay" means a commercial clay or clay mineral
product that has been approved by the commission by rule adopted
under IC 4-22-2.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Casing
Sec. 6. "Casing" means a pipe installed to prevent unwanted
solids, liquids, or gases from entering the interior of a well.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Commission
Sec. 7. "Commission" refers to the natural resources commission.
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As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Department
Sec. 8. "Department" refers to the department of natural
resources.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Director
Sec. 9. "Director" refers to the director of the department of
natural resources.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Ground water
Sec. 10. "Ground water" means water occurring beneath the
surface of the ground regardless of location or form.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Grouting
Sec. 11. "Grouting" means the process of sealing the annular
space in a well.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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License
Sec. 12. "License" refers to a water well driller's and water well
pump installer's license issued by the department under this article.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.84-2010,
SEC.77.
IC 25-39-2-12.5
Licensee
Sec. 12.5. "Licensee" refers to a person who has been issued a
water well driller's and water well pump installer's license issued by
the department under this article.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.78.
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Neat cement
Sec. 13. "Neat cement" means a mixture of ninety-four (94)
pounds of cement and no more than six (6) gallons of clean water.
Additives designed to increase fluidity may not exceed five percent
(5%) of the total mixture.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Plugged
Sec. 14. "Plugged" means the insertion of a material in a well that
prevents the migration of gas, liquid, or solid material up or down the
well.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Water well driller
Sec. 15. "Water well driller" means a person who operates well
drilling or driving equipment or engages in the drilling or driving of
wells.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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Water well pump installer
Sec. 15.5. "Water well pump installer" means a person who
installs or repairs water well pumps.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.79.
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Well
Sec. 16. "Well" means a hole drilled or driven to:
(1) obtain geologic information on aquifers;
(2) monitor the quality or quantity of ground water;
(3) obtain ground water; or
(4) utilize the geothermal properties of earth formations.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.
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