295.31 Definitions; oil and gas. In this subchapter: (1) “Department” means the department of natural resources. (2) “Exploration” means the on-site geologic examination from the surface of an area by core, rotary, percussion or other drilling for the purpose of searching for oil or gas or establishing the nature and extent of a known oil […]
295.33 Oil and gas exploration and production. (1) No person may engage in the exploration for oil or gas without a license from the department. (2) No person may engage in the production of oil or gas without a license from the department. (3) No person may commit waste in the exploration for or in […]
295.35 Departmental powers and duties; oil and gas. (1) The department shall establish a licensing procedure for oil and gas exploration and production in this state. The procedure shall require the applicant to do all of the following: (a) Submit any information that the department considers necessary to determine whether the applicant is competent to […]
295.37 Penalties; oil and gas. (1) Any person who makes or causes to be made in an application or report required under this subchapter a statement known to the person to be false or misleading in any material respect or who refuses to submit information required by the department under this subchapter may be fined […]
