Illinois § 23.1

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23.1.

The owner or owners of any tract of land which is productive or capable of being productive of oil or gas or any owner or operator of an oil and gas leasehold on which productive wells are situated, under a lease authorizing the lessee or his assigns to explore for and remove oil and gas, from any sand, strata, or formation, shall be permitted, in the interest of oil and gas conservation, to use any enhanced recovery method for the purpose of recovering the oil and gas contained therein; provided, that the owner or operator of a well to be used for any enhanced recovery method shall make a written application to the Department for authority so to do, and provided that written approval has been granted him by the Department; and provided further that the operation shall be done under the rules and regulations of the Department; and further provided, that use of any enhanced recovery method shall not be deemed to be an unlawful act. (Source: P.A. 85-1334.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 23.1

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23.1 cover?

Section 23.1 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 § 23.1?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 23.1 apply to my situation?

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