The bill, known as the Protecting public Resources, Ecosystems, and Sensitive lands from Extraction, Violation, and Exploitation (PRESERVE) Act, seeks to enact a new section, 1509.023, of the Revised Code. This section explicitly prohibits the removal of oil or natural gas from state-owned or controlled lands through horizontal drilling methods. The bill mandates that the director of natural resources or any other state authority is not permitted to issue permits, leases, or any form of authorization for such extraction activities.

By establishing this prohibition, the bill aims to protect public resources and sensitive ecosystems from the potential negative impacts associated with horizontal drilling for oil and gas. The introduction of this legal language signifies a commitment to preserving the integrity of state lands and ensuring that natural resources are managed sustainably.