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MI Comp L § 324.61517 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61517 - Actions Against Department or Commission; Jurisdiction of Ingham County Circuit Court; Injunction or Restraining Order; Actions Pertaining to Pooling of Properties.

324.61517 Actions against department or commission; jurisdiction of Ingham county circuit court; injunction or restraining order; actions pertaining to pooling of properties. Sec. 61517.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the circuit court of Ingham county has exclusive jurisdiction over all suits brought against the department, the supervisor, or any agent or employee of the department or supervisor, by or on account of any matter or thing arising under this part. A temporary restraining order or injunction shall not be granted in any suit described in this section except after due notice and for good cause shown.  (2) A suit brought against the supervisor pertaining to an order of the supervisor requiring the pooling of properties or parts of properties under section 61513(4) may be brought in the circuit court for the county in which the oil or gas rights are located or in the circuit court of Ingham county. A suit brought in the circuit court of Ingham county against the supervisor pertaining to an order of the supervisor requiring the pooling of properties or parts of properties under section 61513(4) may be removed to the circuit court for the county in which the oil or gas rights are located upon petition by a majority of the owners of the oil and gas rights who are subject to the order. Additionally, if all of the owners of the oil and gas interests being pooled reside in a county in Michigan other than the county in which the oil and gas rights are located, the suit may be brought in, or removed to, the circuit court for the county in which the owners reside. A petition for removal under this subsection shall be filed within 28 days after filing and service of the complaint in circuit court. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 115, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1998 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61518 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61518 - Enforcement of Part And Rules; Representation by Attorney General; Complaint; Proceedings; Powers of Supervisor; Exception.

324.61518 Enforcement of part and rules; representation by attorney general; complaint; proceedings; powers of supervisor; exception. Sec. 61518.  (1) The supervisor may proceed at law or for the enforcement of this part and a rule promulgated under this part or for the prevention of the violation of this part or a rule promulgated under this part, and the attorney general shall represent the supervisor in an action brought under this part. The supervisor or an assistant appointed by the supervisor may file a complaint and cause proceedings to be commenced against a person for a violation of this part without the sanction of the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the proceeding is commenced. The supervisor or an assistant of the supervisor may appear for the people in a court of competent jurisdiction in a case for a violation of this part or a rule promulgated under this part, and prosecute the violation in the same manner and with the same authority as the prosecuting attorney of a county in which the proceeding is commenced, and may sign vouchers for the payment of fees and do all other things required in the same manner and with the same authority as the prosecuting attorney.  (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a violation of this part that is subject to the penalty prescribed pursuant to section 61522(3) or (4).  History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61519 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61519 - Failure of Owner or Operator to Obtain Permit or to Construct, Operate, Maintain, Case, Plug, or Repair Well; Notice of Determination; Liability; Claims.

324.61519 Failure of owner or operator to obtain permit or to construct, operate, maintain, case, plug, or repair well; notice of determination; liability; claims. Sec. 61519.  If the supervisor determines that the owner or operator of a well subject to this part has failed or neglected to properly obtain a permit, construct, operate, maintain, case, plug, or repair the well in accordance with this part or the rules promulgated under this part, the supervisor shall give notice of this determination, in writing, to the owner and operator and to the surety executing the bond filed with the supervisor by the owner or operator in connection with the issuance of the permit authorizing the drilling of a well. This notice of determination may be served upon the owner or operator and surety in person or by registered mail. If the owner or operator cannot be found in the state, the mailing of the notice of determination to the owner or operator at his or her last known post office address by registered mail constitutes service of the notice of determination. If the owner or operator, or surety, fails or neglects to properly case, plug, or repair the well described in the notice of determination within 30 days of the date of service or mailing of the notice, the supervisor may enter into and upon any private or public property on which the well is located and upon and across any private or public property necessary to reach the well, and case, plug, or repair the well, and the owner or operator and surety are jointly and severally liable for all expenses incurred by the supervisor. The supervisor, acting for and in behalf of the state, shall certify in writing to the owner or operator and surety the claim of the state in the same manner provided in this section for the service of the notice of determination, and shall list thereon the items of expense incurred in casing, plugging, or repairing the well. The claim shall be paid by the owner or operator, or surety, within 30 days, and if not paid within that time the supervisor, acting for and in behalf of the state, may bring suit against the owner or operator, or surety, jointly or severally, for the collection of the claim in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county of Ingham. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61520 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61520 - Abandoning Well Without Properly Plugging; Violation of Part or Rule; Penalty; Liability of Owner; “Owner” and “Operator” Defined.

324.61520 Abandoning well without properly plugging; violation of part or rule; penalty; liability of owner; “owner” and “operator” defined. Sec. 61520.  (1) A person who abandons a well without properly plugging the well as provided in this part or the rules promulgated under this part, or, except as provided in section 61522(3) or (4), who violates this part or a rule promulgated under this part, whether as principal, agent, servant, or employee, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and costs of prosecution, or both. This section does not impose liability upon the owner of land upon which a well is located, unless the property owner is the owner or part owner of the well.  (2) The words "owner" and "operator", as used in this section and section 61519 mean a person who, by the terms of this part and the rules promulgated under this part, is responsible for the plugging of a well. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61521 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61521 - Unlawful Acts; Penalties.

324.61521 Unlawful acts; penalties. Sec. 61521.  (1) A person who, for the purpose of evading this part or of evading a rule promulgated or an order issued under this part, intentionally makes or causes to be made false entry or statement of fact in a report required by this part or by a rule promulgated or an order issued under this part, or who, for that purpose, makes or causes to be made false entry in an account, record, or memorandum kept by a person in connection with this part, or of a rule promulgated or an order issued under this part; or who, for that purpose, omits to make, or causes to be omitted, full, true, and correct entries in the accounts, records, or memoranda, of all facts and transactions pertaining to the interest or activities in the petroleum industry of that person as may be required by the supervisor under authority given in this part or by any rule promulgated or any order issued under this part; is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or a fine of not more than $3,000.00, or both.  (2) A person who for the purpose of evading this part or a rule promulgated or an order issued under this part removes from the jurisdiction of the state, or mutilates, alters, or by other means falsifies a book, record, or other paper pertaining to transactions regulated by this part is subject to the penalties prescribed in the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61522 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61522 - Violations of Part, Rule, or Order; Penalties.

324.61522 Violations of part, rule, or order; penalties. Sec. 61522.  (1) Unless a penalty is otherwise provided for in this part, a person who violates this part or a rule or order promulgated or issued under this part is subject to a penalty of not more than $1,000.00. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The penalty shall be recovered by an action brought by the supervisor.  (2) A person aiding in the violation of this part or a rule or order promulgated or issued under this part is subject to the same penalties as are prescribed in this section for the person who committed the violation.  (3) If the supervisor arbitrarily and capriciously violates section 61508(2), the supervisor is subject to the penalties prescribed in the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61523 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61523 - Confiscation of Illegal Oil or Gas, Oil or Gas Products, Conveyances, and Containers; Notice; Seizure; Sale; Intervention.

324.61523 Confiscation of illegal oil or gas, oil or gas products, conveyances, and containers; notice; seizure; sale; intervention. Sec. 61523.  All illegal oil or gas, products derived from illegal oil or gas, conveyances used in the transportation of illegal oil or gas or oil or gas products, and containers used in their storage, except railroad tank cars and pipelines, are subject to confiscation, and the supervisor may seize such illegal oil or gas, oil or gas products, conveyances, and containers. The supervisor shall immediately upon such seizure institute a proceeding in rem to confiscate the oil or gas, oil or gas products, conveyances, and containers in the circuit court of the county in which the seizure was made or in the circuit court of Ingham county. Upon commencement of these proceedings, notice shall be given to all known interested persons in the manner as directed by the court. The court, upon finding that the oil or gas, oil or gas products, conveyances, or containers seized are illegal, shall order those items to be sold under the terms and conditions as it directs. Any person claiming an interest in any oil or gas, oil or gas product, conveyance, or container that is seized has the right to intervene in the proceedings, and the rights of that person shall be determined by the court as justice may require. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61525a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61525a - Annual Well Regulatory Fee; Report.

324.61525a Annual well regulatory fee; report. Sec. 61525a.  The owner or operator of a well used for injection, withdrawal, or observation related to the storage of natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas that has been used for its permitted purpose at any time during the calendar year immediately prior to the time the fee is due is subject to a $20.00 annual well regulatory fee. The owner or operator of a well described in this section shall file an annual report by January 31 of each year stating the number of wells used for injection, withdrawal, or observation related to the storage of natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas that has been utilized for its permitted purpose during the previous calendar year. The report shall include a list of wells identified by permit number, permit name, and gas storage field name on a form provided by the supervisor, or such other form which may be acceptable to the supervisor. The annual well regulatory fee described in this section is due not more than 30 days after the supervisor sends notice to the owner or operator of the amount due. The supervisor shall forward all fees collected under this section to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund. History: Add. 1998, Act 252, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1998 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61525b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61525b - Oil and Gas Regulatory Fund; Creation; Disposition of Money or Other Assets; Lapse; Expenditures; Annual Report.

324.61525b Oil and gas regulatory fund; creation; disposition of money or other assets; lapse; expenditures; annual report. Sec. 61525b.  (1) The oil and gas regulatory fund is created within the state treasury.  (2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.   (3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (4) The department shall expend money from the fund, upon appropriation, only for monitoring, surveillance, enforcement, and administration of this part.  (5) The department shall annually submit a report to the legislature that itemizes the expenditure of money in the fund. The report shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:   (a) The amount of money received and the amount of money expended.  (b) The number of full-time equivalent positions funded with money in the fund.  (c) The number of on-site inspections conducted by the department in implementing this part.   (d) The number of violations identified in enforcing this part, their locations, and a description of the nature of the violations. History: Add. 1998, Act 252, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1998 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61526 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61526 - Part Cumulative; Conflicting Provisions Repealed; Exception.

324.61526 Part cumulative; conflicting provisions repealed; exception. Sec. 61526.  This part is cumulative of all existing laws on the subject matter, but, in case of conflict, this part shall control and shall repeal the conflicting provisions, except for the authority given the public service commission in sections 7 and 8 of Act No. 9 of the Public Acts of 1929, being sections 483.107 and 483.108 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, as authorized by law. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
MI Comp L § 324.61527 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)|451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)|451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)|Section 324.61527 - Applicability of Part.

324.61527 Applicability of part. Sec. 61527.  This part does not apply to drill holes for the exploration for and the extraction of iron, copper, or brine; to water wells; to mine and quarry drill and blast holes; to coal test holes; or to seismograph or other geophysical exploration test holes. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells