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OK SB191

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 52 O.S. 2011, Section 318.3 regarding oil and gas operators' notice requirements to surface owners before drilling.

  • Changes notice delivery method from certified mail only to any method allowed under Oklahoma Statute Title 12, Section 2004, paragraphs 1 and 2 for serving summons in civil actions (personal delivery or mail).

  • Requires operators and surface owners to enter into good faith negotiations within 5 days of notice delivery or service to determine surface damages.

  • Permits constructive notice through appraisal proceedings if operator cannot locate surface owner after reasonable diligence search.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; modifying notice delivery process for negotiation of surface damages. Emergency.

Property

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/20/2013

5/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy & Aerospace3/19/2013
Energy2/5/2013

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