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CO HB1124

CO HB1124
Local Government Liable Fracking Ban Oil And Gas Moratorium


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Introduced
01/26/2017
In Committee
01/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill specifies that a local government that bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the mineral interest and that a local government that enacts a moratorium on oil and gas activities shall compensate oil and gas operators, mineral lessees, and royalty owners for all costs, damages, and losses of fair market value associated with the moratorium.

AI Summary

This bill specifies that a local government is liable to the mineral interest owner for the value of the mineral interest if the local government bans hydraulic fracturing of an oil and gas well. Additionally, the bill requires a local government that enacts a moratorium on oil and gas activities to compensate oil and gas operators, mineral lessees, and royalty owners for all costs, damages, and losses of fair market value associated with the moratorium, including delays or losses in royalty payments, development of oil and gas resources, or realizing the value of mineral leases.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (on 02/22/2017)

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