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OK SB1485

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bryce Marlatt

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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 expansions using technological advancements.

  • Presumes oil and gas exploration and production activities conducted in compliance with federal, state, and local laws 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 activities that have been in operation for two (2) years or more; expansions or technology changes do not reset the established date of operation.

  • Requires defendants to recover costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney fees when a nuisance action against oil and gas activities is found frivolous by the court under Section 2011.1 of Title 12.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Nuisance; providing oil and gas activities shall not constitute a nuisance.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy

2/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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