The bill amends section 1505.07 of the Revised Code and enacts section 1509.023, establishing prohibitions on the extraction of oil and natural 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 with the necessary approvals and within defined boundaries.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in section 1505.07 to enhance clarity regarding the issuance of permits for mineral extraction, including the requirement for permits to be obtained before any removal can take place. It also repeals the existing section 1505.07, indicating a significant shift in the regulatory framework governing mineral extraction in these sensitive areas. Overall, the legislation aims to protect the natural resources of Lake Erie and state parks from oil and gas extraction activities.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1505.07