Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.61505a

Current through Public Act 39 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 324.61505a - Drilling permit for well beneath lake bottomlands for exploration or production of oil or gas; condition

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part or the rules promulgated under this part, beginning on the effective date of this section, the supervisor shall not issue a permit for drilling, or authorize the drilling of, a well beneath the lake bottomlands of the Great Lakes, the connected bays or harbors of the Great Lakes, or the connecting waterways as defined in section 32301, for the exploration or production of oil or gas unless the applicant holds a lease that was in effect prior to the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section that allows the well to be drilled.

MCL 324.61505a

Add. 2002, Act 148, Imd. Eff. 4/5/2002 .