STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 54th Legislature (2014)

SENATE BILL 1554	By:	Branan

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to oil and gas; amending 52 O.S. 2011, Section 236, which relates to waste of natural gas; modifying statutory language; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     52 O.S. 2011, Section 236, is amended to read as follows:
Section 236.  The production of natural gas in the State of Oklahoma this state, in such manner, and under such conditions as to constitute waste, shall be unlawful.
SECTION 2.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

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