Ohio § 1509.19
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1509.19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1509.19.
An owner who elects to stimulate a well shall stimulate the well in a manner that
will not endanger underground sources of drinking water. Not later than twenty-four hours before commencing the stimulation of a well, the
owner or the owner's authorized representative shall notify an oil and gas resources
inspector. If during the stimulation of a well damage to the production casing or cement occurs
and results in the circulation of fluids from the annulus of the surface production
casing, the owner shall immediately terminate the stimulation of the well and notify
the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management. If the chief determines that the casing and the cement may be remediated in a manner
that isolates the oil and gas bearing zones of the well, the chief may authorize the
completion of the stimulation of the well. If the chief determines that the stimulation of a well resulted in irreparable damage
to the well, the chief shall order that the well be plugged and abandoned within thirty
days of the issuance of the order. For purposes of determining the integrity of the remediation of the casing or cement
of a well that was damaged during the stimulation of the well, the chief may require
the owner of the well to submit cement evaluation logs, temperature surveys, pressure
tests, or a combination of such logs, surveys, and tests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1509.19
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1509.19 cover?
Section 1509.19 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 § 1509.19?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1509.19" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1509.19 apply to my situation?
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