Revise the law governing oil and gas wells

Summary

The bill rewrites Ohio’s oil and gas well statutes, creating new definitions, fees, and financial‑assurance requirements for drilling, leasing, and plugging wells. It requires insurers, bonds or sworn statements to cover potential damages, and sets procedures for orphaned‑well cleanup and water‑protection. The changes affect operators, landowners, state agencies, and the state treasury.

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