Senate Bill No. 188, introduced by Senator Pressly, aims to amend and reenact R.S. 30:2 concerning the Department of Conservation and Energy in Louisiana. The bill emphasizes the prohibition of waste of oil or gas, retaining the existing legal framework that defines and prohibits such waste. The language of the law is updated to clarify that waste of oil or gas is prohibited under the specified chapter.

The effective date for this amendment is set for August 1, 2026. The bill does not introduce any new provisions but reaffirms the current regulations regarding the conservation of oil and gas resources, ensuring that the prohibition against waste remains in place.

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