Sec. 15. (a) An operator that has underground facilities located in Indiana must become a member of the association and shall provide the following information to the association:

(1) The name of each township and county in which the operator has underground facilities, including those facilities that have been abandoned in place by the operator but not yet physically removed.

(2) The name of the operator.

(3) The name, title, address, and telephone number of the operator's representative designated to receive:

(A) notices of intent required by section 16 of this chapter; and

(B) design information notices under section 16.5 of this chapter.

(b) An operator shall report any changes in the information contained in the list recorded under subsection (a) with the association within thirty (30) calendar days of the change. The document reflecting the changes shall be cross-referenced to the original information reported under subsection (a).

(c) A person other than an operator may be a member of the association.

(d) A person that is required, but fails, to maintain membership in the association after December 31, 2009, may be subject to a civil penalty in an amount recommended by the advisory committee and approved by the commission, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Each day that a person that is required, but fails, to maintain membership in the association constitutes a separate violation for purposes of imposing a fine under this subsection.

As added by P.L.69-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.114-2003, SEC.1; P.L.62-2009, SEC.12; P.L.122-2017, SEC.2.