Section 45-9-22 – Spacing units to be sized and shaped for efficient development of pool–Minimum size.
45-9-22. Spacing units to be sized and shaped for efficient development of pool–Minimum size. An order establishing spacing units shall specify the size and shape of the units, which will in the opinion of the Board of Minerals and Environment result in the efficient and economical development of the pool as a whole. The size […]
Section 45-9-23 – Spacing units for a pool–Production limited by waste–Order of board establishing, contents.
45-9-23. Spacing units for a pool–Production limited by waste–Order of board establishing, contents. When production is limited due to physical waste, the Board of Minerals and Environment shall include in the order establishing spacing units suitable provisions to prevent the production from the spacing unit of more than its just and equitable share of the […]
Section 45-9-24 – Spacing units of different sizes or shapes–Adjustment of allowable production.
45-9-24. Spacing units of different sizes or shapes–Adjustment of allowable production. If spacing units of different sizes or shapes exist in a pool, the Board of Minerals and Environment shall, if necessary, and if production is limited due to physical waste, adjust the allowable production from any wells drilled in the pool so that each […]
Section 45-9-25 – Hearing to establish spacing units–Establishment of temporary spacing units by board pending determination of ultimate spacing period.
45-9-25. Hearing to establish spacing units–Establishment of temporary spacing units by board pending determination of ultimate spacing period. If, at the time of a hearing to establish spacing units there is not sufficient evidence from which to determine the area that can be efficiently and economically drained by one well, the Board of Minerals and […]
Section 45-9-26 – Order establishing spacing units for a pool–Size and shape of each unit–Location of permitted well–Exception for wells drilled or drilling at time of application.
45-9-26. Order establishing spacing units for a pool–Size and shape of each unit–Location of permitted well–Exception for wells drilled or drilling at time of application. An order establishing spacing units for a pool shall specify the size and shape of each unit and the location of the permitted well thereon in accordance with a reasonable […]
Section 45-9-27 – Drilling of well at other than prescribed location when authorized by secretary.
45-9-27. Drilling of well at other than prescribed location when authorized by secretary. Upon application, if the secretary of agriculture and natural resources finds that a well drilled at the prescribed location would not be likely to produce in paying quantities, or that surface conditions would substantially add to the burden or hazard of drilling […]
Section 45-9-28 – Scope of order establishing spacing units for a pool–Modification–Inclusion of additional area–Exclusion of land not underlaid by pool.
45-9-28. Scope of order establishing spacing units for a pool–Modification–Inclusion of additional area–Exclusion of land not underlaid by pool. An order establishing spacing units for a pool shall cover all lands determined or believed to be underlaid by such pool, and may be modified by the Board of Minerals and Environment from time to time […]
Section 45-9-19 – False representations as perjury–Drilling without permit as misdemeanor.
45-9-19. False representations as perjury–Drilling without permit as misdemeanor. Any person: (1)Who intentionally falsely swears or affirms to a matter when an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter or by a rule or order of the Department of Water and Natural Resources authorized by this chapter; (2)Who, for the purpose of evading a […]
Section 45-9-20 – Spacing units for a pool–Purposes–Establishment by board–Exception.
45-9-20. Spacing units for a pool–Purposes–Establishment by board–Exception. When necessary to prevent waste, to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, or to protect correlative rights, the Board of Minerals and Environment shall establish spacing units for a pool, except in those pools which, prior to July 1, 1961, have been developed to such an extent […]
Section 45-9-21 – Spacing units for a pool–Size and shape, establishment by board, modifications and exceptions.
45-9-21. Spacing units for a pool–Size and shape, establishment by board, modifications and exceptions. Except where circumstances reasonably require, spacing units shall be of approximately uniform size and shape for the entire pool. The Board of Minerals and Environment may establish spacing units of different sizes or shapes for different parts of a pool or […]