Oklahoma § 82-1020.18 - Location exceptions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1020.18 — Location exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-1020.18. Location exceptions
When it is shown in an individual proceeding that to require the
drilling of a well at the prescribed location should be inequitable
or unreasonable and that criteria and conditions established by the
Board in rules are met, the Board shall authorize a well location
exception and permit the well to be drilled and completed at a
location which varies from that previously established. Rules
promulgated by the Board shall establish the criteria and conditions
under which location exceptions may be authorized. Criteria and
conditions for location exceptions may include, but are not limited
to, compliance with terms to prevent unreasonable impact on other
wells, which terms may include the rate and timing of withdrawal,
the level of perforating and the level of sealing the well.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 248, § 18, eff. July 1, 1973. Amended by
Laws 1995, c. 112, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2018, c. 203, § 4,
eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-1020.18
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1020.18 cover?
Section 82-1020.18 ("Location exceptions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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