Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "surface rights" means all rights relating to the occupancy, user, or ownership of the surface of land affected by this chapter. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-7-1(d).] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.
"Surface rights"
Ind. Code § 32-23-7-5, under Oil and Gas: Estates in Land.
Ind. Code § 32-23-7-5