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OK SB1787

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

George Faught

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the permanent severance of airspace rights for wind or solar energy development from the surface estate; such rights may only be leased for a definite term, not sold permanently

  • Requires wind or solar energy agreements to be filed with the county clerk and must include party names, legal property description, nature of interest, consideration paid, planned improvements, decommissioning requirements, and termination conditions

  • Defines "wind or solar energy agreement" as any lease, easement, option, or instrument allowing study or development of wind or solar energy systems on the land or airspace

  • Exempts property owners using wind or solar systems for domestic use only from these requirements

  • Amends the Oklahoma Airspace Act (60 O.S. Sections 803 and 805) to subject airspace property transfers to these new wind and solar energy limitations; effective July 1, 2010, with emergency clause for immediate effect

Legislative Description

Property; prohibiting severance of wind or solar rights from surface estate; specifying procedures. Effective date. Emergency.

Property

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/06/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy and Utility Regulation3/16/2010
Energy and Environment2/2/2010

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