Section 47-310 – DEFINITIONS.
47-310. DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meaning when used in this act. The use of the plural includes the singular, and the use of the singular includes the plural. (1) "Commission" means the oil and gas conservation commission. (2) "Confidential well status" refers to […]
Section 47-326 – PUBLIC DATA.
47-326. PUBLIC DATA. (1) Subject only to any applicable provisions of section 47-327, Idaho Code, the following data is public information that shall not be considered trade secret information under chapter 8, title 48, Idaho Code, nor be exempt from public records disclosure under chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. Except as provided in section […]
Section 47-311 – PUBLIC INTEREST.
47-311. PUBLIC INTEREST. It is declared to be in the public interest to foster, encourage and promote the development, production and utilization of natural resources of oil and gas in the state of Idaho in such a manner as will prevent waste; to provide for uniformity and consistency in the regulation of the production of […]
Section 47-312 – ACT NOT CONSTRUED TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION — WASTE PROHIBITED.
47-312. ACT NOT CONSTRUED TO RESTRICT PRODUCTION — WASTE PROHIBITED. It is not the intent or purpose of this law to require the proration or distribution or the production of oil and gas among the fields of Idaho on the basis of market demand. This act shall never be construed to require, permit, or authorize […]
Section 47-313 – LANDS SUBJECT TO THIS ACT.
47-313. LANDS SUBJECT TO THIS ACT. This act shall apply to all lands located in the state, however owned, including any lands owned or administered by any government or any agency or political subdivision thereof, including lands of the United States, or lands subject to the jurisdiction of the United States over which the state […]
Section 47-314 – OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION CREATED — POWERS — LIMIT ON LOCAL RESTRICTIONS — ATTORNEY GENERAL.
47-314. OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION CREATED — POWERS — LIMIT ON LOCAL RESTRICTIONS — ATTORNEY GENERAL. (1) There is hereby created an oil and gas conservation commission of the state of Idaho within the department of lands. The commission shall consist of the director of the department of lands, a county commissioner as described […]
Section 47-315 – AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.
47-315. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION. (1) The commission is authorized and it is its duty to regulate the exploration for and production of oil and gas, prevent waste of oil and gas and to protect correlative rights, and otherwise to administer and enforce this act. It has jurisdiction over all persons and property necessary for such […]
Section 47-316 – PERMIT TO DRILL OR TREAT A WELL — FEES.
47-316. PERMIT TO DRILL OR TREAT A WELL — FEES. (1) It shall be unlawful to commence operations for the drilling or treating of a well for oil and gas without first giving notice to the commission of intention to drill or treat and without first obtaining a permit from the commission under such rules […]
Section 47-317 – DRILLING LOCATIONS.
47-317. DRILLING LOCATIONS. (1) To prevent or assist in preventing the waste of oil and gas, to avoid drilling unnecessary wells or to protect correlative rights, the department may, on its own motion or on the application of an interested person, and after notice and opportunity for hearing, issue an order establishing drilling units on […]
Section 47-318 – WELL SPACING.
47-318. WELL SPACING. (1) The department shall promptly establish spacing units for each pool except in those pools that have been developed to such an extent that it would be impracticable or unreasonable to establish spacing units at the existing stage of development. (2) An order establishing spacing units shall specify the size, shape and […]