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OK HB1822

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Trebilcock

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 52 O.S. 2001, Section 318.5 regarding oil and gas surface damages negotiations and dispute resolution
  • Removes requirement that jury trials for surface damage disputes be "conducted and judged in the same manner as railroad condemnation actions"
  • Maintains existing appraisal process where operator and surface owner each select one appraiser, who jointly select a third certified appraiser
  • Allows either party to demand jury trial within 60 days of appraiser report filing, with jury determining final damage amounts
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; deleting certain surface damages trial procedure requirement; effective date.

Oil and Gas

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy and Utility Regulation

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy and Utility Regulation2/8/2011

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