Illinois § 19
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.
After the issuance of any petroleum lease the lessee shall proceed to develop the petroleum in the lands covered thereby through the drilling of such wells as will efficiently extract the petroleum therefrom and such development shall take into account the productiveness of the producing horizon, the depth at which it occurs, the average cost of wells, the market requirements obtaining at any given time, and the maintenance of proper oil and gas ratios. The Department shall determine, either by rule or regulation, or by inclusion in the terms of any lease, the rapidity and extent of development of the oil, gas or other petroleum field embraced by such lease. (Source: Laws 1951, p. 1167.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 19
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19 cover?
Section 19 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 19?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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