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Wyo. Stat. § 30-5-115 (2026)

Notice of intention and permit required to drill

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well; fee.

A person desiring to drill a well in search of oil or gas shall
notify the commission of such intent on a form prescribed by the
commission, and shall pay a fee established by the commission in
accordance with W.S. 30-5-104(a) for a permit for each well.
Upon receipt of notification and the fee, the commission shall
promptly issue such person a permit to drill, unless the
drilling of the well is contrary to law, or to a rule,
regulation, or order of the commission. The drilling of a well
is prohibited until a permit to drill is obtained in accordance
with the provisions of this act.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2020–2020 · leading case: Devon Energy Prod., Lp v. Grayson Mill Operating, Llc, 2020 WY 28 (Wyo. 2020).
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Devon Energy Prod., Lp v. Grayson Mill Operating, Llc, 2020 WY 28 (Wyo. 2020). · cites it 2× “5, § 10 15(c); see also Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 30-5-115 . If an interested person objects to the proposed operation in the APD, that person must assert an objection to the APD within fifteen (15) days.”
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