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WV HB2137
WV HB2137Enacting zoning ordinances that regulate drilling and hydraulic fracturing activity
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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2013 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Enacting zoning ordinances that regulate drilling and hydraulic fracturing activity
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section that grants governing boards of counties and municipalities the explicit authority to create zoning ordinances that regulate the drilling and hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells, a process used to extract natural gas, in order to safeguard the health and safety of their residents.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/13/2013)
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