Underground wells; carbon dioxide storage prohibited unless local governing body approves, approval procedures provided

Summary

The bill bans injecting or storing CO₂ in underground wells unless the local governing body of the county or municipality where the well is located approves it. Applicants must pay a $50,000 fee, provide detailed background information, and allow public notice, an awareness session, and a hearing before a decision is made. The goal is to give communities control over possible health, safety, and environmental impacts of carbon‑sequestration projects.

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