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FL S0834

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gary Farmer

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Stop Fracking Act" to prohibit extreme well stimulation activities in Florida effective July 1, 2018.

  • Defines "extreme well stimulation" as injecting fluids into rock formations to fracture or dissolve rock and increase hydrocarbon production, including acid fracturing, matrix acidizing, and pneumatic fracturing, while excluding routine maintenance and well cleanout activities.

  • Prohibits persons from engaging in extreme well stimulation and prevents the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits authorizing such activities.

  • Revokes authorization for existing permit holders to conduct extreme well stimulation on or after July 1, 2018.

  • Establishes a fine of up to $50,000 per violation, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense.

Legislative Description

Well Stimulation

Last Action

Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Environmental Preservation and Conservation11/29/2017

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