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OK SB1410

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Smalley

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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