HB16-1181
Local Government Fracking Ban Liable Royalties
Concerning a requirement that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing compensate oil and gas mineral interest owners affected by the ban.
Session:
2016 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
The bill specifies that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the lost royalties.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)