AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.

Summary

The act sets up a legal framework for building and operating carbon‑dioxide injection wells, designating the Energy and Environment Cabinet as the regulator. It requires operators to post financial guarantees, pay fees, and file permits and surveys with county clerks, while protecting the rights of surface, mineral and pore‑space owners. The law also creates a dedicated state fund to cover permitting costs, monitoring, and potential clean‑up.

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