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.
"Operator" defined
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-9, under Surface Mining Reclamation.
Ind. Code § 14-36-1-9