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NY A02524

NY A02524
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
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to leases for the exploration and drilling for and extraction of natural gas and liquefied natural gas

AI Summary

This bill amends the County Law to authorize county boards of supervisors or other legislative bodies to lease county land for the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and liquefied natural gas for up to five years, and to extend the lease for as long as the gas is produced in paying quantities. The bill defines "natural gas" and "liquefied natural gas" using terms from the Environmental Conservation Law.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands

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