FRACKING CONTRACTS/AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 1185 (Public) Filed Tuesday, May 29, 2012
TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRACTS TO LEASE OR CONVEY THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO OIL, GAS, OR MINERAL RIGHTS SEPARATE FROM THE SURFACE FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP ARE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, VOID, AND UNENFORCEABLE.
Intro. by Faison.
Status: Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, Judiciary Subcommittee C, if favorable, Commerce and Job Development (House Action) (May 30 2012)

Bill History:

H 1185

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 1185 (2011-2012)
    Summary date: May 29 2012 - View Summary

    Enacts new Article 4 to GS Chapter 22B to void any contact or lease agreement that conveys oil, gas, or mineral rights for natural gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing. Appropriates $25,000 to the Department of Justice to study the extent and nature of existing contracts that are declared void by the act. Applies to contracts or lease agreements recorded on or after October 1, 2012, and expires October 1, 2015.

    Budget/Appropriations, Property and Housing, Energy, Department of Justice
    APPROP, GS 22B
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