Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "operation" means the premises, facilities, nonpublic roads, and equipment used in the process of producing minerals from a surface mine. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(i).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.
IC 14-36-1-9 "Operator" defined Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "operator" means a person engaged in carrying on surface mining operations. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-2(j).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.