Sec. 61716.
After the effective date of the order of the supervisor creating a unit, the operation of any well within the unit area except by authority of and pursuant to the order of the supervisor is unlawful and prohibited.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure 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-3-2-617 - Part 617 Unitization (324.61701...324.61738)
Section 324.61701 - Definitions.
Section 324.61702 - Supervisor of Wells; General Duties; Fees.
Section 324.61703 - Petition; Filing; Contents.
Section 324.61704 - Notice to Interested Persons; Contents; Notice of Protest; Order.
Section 324.61705 - Order for Unit Operations; Terms and Conditions; Plan for Operations.
Section 324.61706 - Effective Date of Order; Finding.
Section 324.61707 - Supplemental Hearings and Orders; Ineffective Order; Time.
Section 324.61708 - Amendment of Orders; Approval; Limitations.
Section 324.61709 - Signed Writings; Admissible as Evidence.
Section 324.61710 - Unit Area Embracing Previously Established Area.
Section 324.61711 - Unit Area Less Than Whole Pool.
Section 324.61712 - Operations Upon Unit Area Considered Operation on Separate Tracts.
Section 324.61713 - Lease Obligations; Effect on Unit Operation.
Section 324.61714 - Order for Unit Operation Not to Affect Title; Property; Acquisition.
Section 324.61715 - Unit; Legal Powers; Operator of Unit; Powers.
Section 324.61716 - Operation of Well Without Authority Prohibited.
Section 324.61717 - Property Rights as Amended or Modified.
Section 324.61718 - Lien for Costs; Responsibility for Costs; Subrogation.
Section 324.61719 - Lessee's Obligation; Liability.
Section 324.61720 - Allocation of Unit Production.
Section 324.61721 - Division Order or Contract Not Affected by Unit Order.
Section 324.61723 - Agreements in Restraint of Trade Prohibited.
Section 324.61725 - Rules, Regulations, or Orders; Public Hearings; Notice.
Section 324.61726 - Hearings; Jurisdictional Requirements of Notice.
Section 324.61729 - Appellant to Comply With Order, Rule, or Regulation; Bond.
Section 324.61730 - Judicial Review.
Section 324.61731 - Subpoena of Witnesses and Documentary Evidence; Incriminating Evidence; Perjury.
Section 324.61733 - Fees and Travel Expense of Witnesses.
Section 324.61734 - Witnesses; False Swearing or Affidavit; Penalty.
Section 324.61735 - Enforcement of Part.
Section 324.61736 - Violation of Part; Penalty.
Section 324.61737 - Violation of Part; Aiding or Abetting; Penalty.
Section 324.61738 - Orders of Supervisor; Recording; Notice.