Nevada § 522.039 - “Waste” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 522.039 — “Waste” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 522.039. “Waste” defined
“Waste” includes: 1. The inefficient, excessive or improper use of or unnecessary dissipation of reservoir
energy. 2. The locating, spacing, drilling, equipping, operating or producing of any oil or
gas well in a manner which results or tends to result in reducing the quantity of
oil or gas to be recovered from any pool in this state under operations conducted
in accordance with good engineering practices in an oil field. 3. The inefficient aboveground storage of oil. 4. The locating, spacing, drilling, equipping, operating or producing of any oil or
gas well in a manner causing or tending to cause unnecessary or excessive surface
loss or destruction of oil or gas. 5. Producing oil or gas in such manner as to cause unnecessary water channeling or
coning. 6. The operation of an oil well with an inefficient ratio of gas to oil. 7. The drowning with water of any pool or part thereof capable of producing oil or
gas, except insofar as and to the extent authorized by the Commission under this chapter. 8. Underground waste. 9. The creation of unnecessary fire hazards. 10. The escape into the open air, from a well producing oil or gas, of gas in excess
of the amount which is reasonably necessary in the efficient production of the well. 11. The use of gas for the manufacture of carbon black, except as provided for in
this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 522.039
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 522.039 cover?
Section 522.039 ("“Waste” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 522.039?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 522.039" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 522.039 apply to my situation?
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