The bill amends section 1505.07 of the Revised Code and enacts section 1509.023, establishing prohibitions on the extraction of oil and gas from under Lake Erie and state parks in Ohio. Specifically, it inserts new language that prohibits the director of natural resources or any state authority from issuing permits or leases for the removal of oil or natural gas from these areas. Additionally, it clarifies that permits for the removal of other minerals, such as sand and gravel, can still be issued under certain conditions, but only after obtaining the necessary permissions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in section 1505.07 to include limitations on the issuance of permits and leases, ensuring that any extraction activities do not conflict with the rights of littoral owners. The existing section 1505.07 is repealed, streamlining the regulations surrounding mineral extraction in these sensitive areas. Overall, the bill aims to protect the natural resources of Lake Erie and state parks from oil and gas extraction activities.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1505.07