Ohio § 1509.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1509.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1509.14.
Any person who abandons a well, when written permission has been granted by the chief
of the division of oil and gas resources management to abandon and plug the well without
an inspector being present to supervise the plugging, shall make a written report
of the abandonment to the chief. The report shall be submitted not later than thirty days after the date of abandonment
and shall include all of the following: (A) The date of abandonment; (B) The name of the owner or operator of the well at the time of abandonment and the
post-office address of the owner or operator; (C) The location of the well as to township and county and the name of the owner of the
surface upon which the well is drilled, with the address thereof; (D) The date of the permit to drill; (E) The date when drilled; (F) The depth of the well; (G) The depth of the top of the formation to which the well was drilled; (H) The depth of each seam of coal drilled through, if known; (I) A detailed report as to how the well was plugged, giving in particular the manner
in which the coal and various formations were plugged, and the date of the plugging
of the well, including the names of those who witnessed the plugging of the well. The report shall be signed by the owner or operator, or the agent of the owner or
operator, who abandons and plugs the well and verified by the oath of the party so
signing. For the purposes of this section, the oil and gas resources inspectors may take
acknowledgments and administer oaths to the parties signing the report.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1509.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1509.14 cover?
Section 1509.14 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1509.14?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1509.14 apply to my situation?
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