Mississippi § 53-3-155 - Underground storage authorized pursuant to board’s order.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 53-3-155 — Underground storage authorized pursuant to board’s order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-3-155. Underground storage authorized pursuant to board’s order.
The use of an underground reservoir, stratum or formation as a reservoir for the storage of natural gas or compressed air as an appliance or appurtenance in connection with the conveying, transmission or distribution of natural gas or compressed air is hereby authorized, provided that the State Oil and Gas Board shall first enter an order, after notice and hearing pursuant to the provisions of Sections 53-1-19 through 53-1-31, inclusive, approving any such proposed underground storage of natural gas or compressed air upon finding as follows: That the underground stratum or formation sought to be used as a reservoir for the injection, storage and withdrawal of natural gas or compressed air is suitable and feasible for such use and in the public interest, and is not an oil reservoir capable of commercial production; That a majority interest of all rights of the surface interest and a majority interest of all interests in the underground stratum or formation have consented to such use in writing; That the use of the underground stratum as a reservoir for the storage of natural gas or compressed air will not contaminate other formations containing fresh water, oil, gas or other commercial mineral deposits; and That the proposed storage will not endanger lives or property.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 53-3-155
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 53-3-155 cover?
Section 53-3-155 ("Underground storage authorized pursuant to board’s order.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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