§22C-9-3. Application of Article; Exclusions
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the provisions of this article shall apply to all lands located in this state, however owned, including any lands owned or administered by any government or any agency or subdivision thereof, over which the state has jurisdiction under its police power. The provisions of this […]
§22C-9-4. Oil and Gas Conservation Commissioner and Commission; Commission Membership; Qualifications of Members; Terms of Members; Vacancies on Commission; Meetings; Compensation and Expenses; Appointment and Qualifications of Commissioner; General Powers and Duties
NOTE: West Virginia Code 22C-9-4 was amended by two bills passed during the 2022 Regular Session of the Legislature. When two acts of the Legislature amend the same section of the Code without express recognition in the bill of the action of the other bill, the Legislative Manager makes no determination as to the appropriate, […]
§22C-9-5. Rules; Notice Requirements
(a) The commission may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code, to implement and make effective the provisions of this article and the powers and authority conferred and the duties imposed upon the commission under the provisions of this article. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of […]
§22C-9-6. Waste of Oil or Gas Prohibited
Waste of oil or gas is hereby prohibited.
§22C-9-7. Drilling Units and the Pooling of Interests in Drilling Units in Connection With Deep Oil or Gas Wells
(a) Drilling units. (1) After one discovery deep well has been drilled establishing a pool, an application to establish drilling units may be filed with the commission by the operator of such discovery deep well or by the operator of any lands directly and immediately affected by the drilling of such discovery deep well, or […]
§22C-9-1. Declaration of Public Policy; Legislative Findings
(a) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state and in the public interest to: (1) Foster, encourage, and promote exploration for and development, production, utilization, and conservation of oil and gas resources;
§22C-9-2. Definitions
(a) As used in this article: (1) “Commission” means the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and “commissioner” means the Oil and Gas Conservation Commissioner as provided for in 22C-9-4 of this code;