This bill proposes updates to section 27-524 of the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the enforcement of oil and gas regulations. The current law allows the commissioner to take legal action against individuals violating these regulations, but the bill specifies that such actions can be initiated in the county where the offending person resides or where the violation occurred. Additionally, it clarifies that the commissioner can obtain various forms of injunctions without bond, including temporary restraining orders, and allows for the delivery of summons to the sheriff for service.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for affected parties to bring actions if the commissioner fails to act within ten days of a reported violation. It allows any adversely affected person to file a lawsuit in the same counties where the commissioner could have acted, ensuring that the commissioner is included as a party in these actions. The bill also stipulates that if injunctive relief is granted, the commissioner will be substituted as the plaintiff in the case. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the enforcement mechanisms for oil and gas conservation laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 27-524