# Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8.5: Exemptions for unanticipated events or conditions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-8.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8.5
- **Heading:** Exemptions for unanticipated events or conditions
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 14 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 14-34-4-8.5

## Text

Sec. 8.5. The:

(1) finding required by section 7(a)(6) of this chapter; and

(2) prohibition on the issuance of a permit in section 8 of this chapter;

do not apply to a violation resulting from an unanticipated event or condition at a surface coal mining operation on lands eligible for remining under a permit held by the applicant.

As added by P.L.179-1995, SEC.4.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-1 Applicant's required notice of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-2 Director's required notice of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-3 Comments concerning applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-4 Objections; request for informal conference or public hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-5 Informal conference or public hearing; access to mining area; record of proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-6 Conditions requiring public hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-7 Approval of application; requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8 Nonissuance of permit for violations of certain federal and state statutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-8.5 Exemptions for unanticipated events or conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-8.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-9 Mining of prime farmland](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-10 Considerations regarding historic sites and structures; limitation on enforcement of section and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-10.5 Good faith effort to identify problems that may result in unanticipated events or conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-10.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-11 Written findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 14-34-4-12 Notification of applicant of director's decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T14_A34_C4_S14-34-4-12.md)

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