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OH HB300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michael Skindell

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the director of natural resources or any state authority from issuing permits or leases to take or remove oil or natural gas from and under the bed of Lake Erie
  • Amends section 1505.07 of the Revised Code to add a new division (B) establishing the ban on oil and natural gas extraction
  • Maintains existing authority to permit extraction of sand, gravel, stone, and other minerals (excluding oil and natural gas) from Lake Erie's bed
  • Requires permits or leases for any removal of minerals from Lake Erie's bed, with equipment and buildings held as security for payment of rentals or royalties to the state
  • The director of natural resources may adopt and enforce rules under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code to administer and enforce this section

Legislative Description

Ban oil or natural gas removal from and under Lake Erie

Environment and Natural Resources

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Energy and Natural Resources

5/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources5/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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