38 §570-AA. Definitions

§570-AA. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 294, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Development.  “Development” means the activities conducted subsequent to the exploration for and discovery of oil or natural gas resources, but prior to the production of those resources, to […]

38 §570-BB. Prohibition

§570-BB. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person may not perform or cause to be performed, and the department may not permit, approve or otherwise authorize, any oil or natural gas exploration, development or production in, on or under the waters of the State.   [PL 2019, c. 294, §2 […]