New York A04397 amends the environmental conservation law to define rights and obligations for municipalities with integrated non-participating owner.

New York A04397 amends the environmental conservation law to clarify that a municipality with integrated non-participating owner status in gas and oil wells is exempt from obligations for taxes, charges, fees, and liability for personal injury or damages. The bill specifies that such municipalities are not liable for claims related to drilling and operation of the wells, and the well operator must hold them harmless, defend, and indemnify them in any related actions. The bill also details royalty deductions and payments for non-participating owners in leased tracts.

New York A04397 amends the environmental conservation law to define rights and obligations for municipalities with integrated non-participating owner.

New York A04397 amends the environmental conservation law to clarify that a municipality with integrated non-participating owner status in gas and oil wells is exempt from obligations for taxes, charges, fees, and liability for personal injury or damages. The bill specifies that such municipalities are not liable for claims related to drilling and operation of the wells, and the well operator must hold them harmless, defend, and indemnify them in any related actions. The bill also details royalty deductions and payments for non-participating owners in leased tracts.