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MI HB5834
Bill
Status
9/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pete Lund
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the supervisor from issuing permits for oil or gas wells located within 450 feet of a residential building.
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Prohibits the supervisor from issuing permits for oil or gas wells located in any city or township with a population of 20,000 or more.
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Allows the supervisor to grant a waiver if the local clerk is notified and either written consent is obtained from all affected residential building owners within 450 feet, or 2 public hearings determine the well location will not cause waste and no reasonable alternative location exists.
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Takes effect retroactively on January 1, 2014, contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 1026.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; drilling oil and gas wells in cities or townships with a population of 20,000 or more; prohibit except in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 61506b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61506b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1026'14
Energy, gas and oil
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/19/2014
9/23/2014