Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "person in interest" means: (1) if used in reference to an oil and gas estate in land, the owner of a beneficial interest in the oil and gas estate in land; or (2) if used in reference to a coal bed methane estate in land, the owner of a beneficial interest in the coal bed methane estate in land; whether the interest is held for life, for a term of years, or in fee. (b) The term includes a lessee, licensee, or duly qualified agent of the owner. (c) The term does not include a mortgagee or security assignee of the owner if the mortgagee or security assignee does not have a right to the control or operation of the premises for: (1) if used in reference to an oil and gas estate in land, oil and gas; or (2) if used in reference to a coal bed methane estate in land, coal bed methane. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-7-1(c).]
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