Idaho § 47-312 - Act not construed to restrict production - waste prohibited
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§ 47-312. Act not construed to restrict production - waste prohibited
It is not the intent or purpose of this law to require the proration or distribution or the production of oil and gas among the fields of Idaho on the basis of market demand. This act shall never be construed to require, permit, or authorize the commission or any court to make, enter, or enforce any order, rule, regulation or judgment requiring restriction of production due to market demand of any pool or of any well (except as provided in section 47-315 , Idaho Code, hereof) to an amount less than the well or pool can produce without waste in accordance with sound engineering practices. The waste of oil and gas or either of them as defined in this chapter is hereby prohibited.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 47-312
What does Idaho Statutes § 47-312 cover?
Section 47-312 ("Act not construed to restrict production - waste prohibited") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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