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NY A05294

NY A05294
Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.


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Introduced
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes counties in New York to lease their land for the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and liquefied natural gas for up to five years, and if gas is produced in paying quantities during that time, the lease can be extended for as long as the gas continues to be produced. The bill amends the County Law to allow this leasing, which was previously restricted under certain provisions of the law.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/05/2022)

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