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OK SB1410
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Smalley
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AI Summary
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Defines "oil and gas exploration and production activities" to include surveying, drilling, hydraulic fracturing, well operations, equipment transportation, and gathering system development, plus technological improvements and facility expansions.
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Presumes oil and gas activities conducted on mineral leases or supporting land are reasonable and do not constitute a nuisance unless they have a substantial adverse effect on public health and safety.
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Prohibits nuisance actions against oil and gas operators for facilities that have been in operation for 2 or more years prior to the action, with expansions and technology changes not resetting the operational date.
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Requires defendants to recover all costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney fees in nuisance actions alleging oil and gas activities are a nuisance if the court finds the action to be frivolous under Oklahoma Statute Title 12, Section 2011.1.
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Declares an emergency so the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Nuisance; modifying definition; oil and gas activities shall not constitute nuisance.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Energy
2/2/2016