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OK SB1485
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bryce Marlatt
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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 expansions using technological advancements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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