(A) In accordance with this chapter, the technical advisory council shall do all of the following:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1510.02

  • council: means the technical advisory council created in the division of oil and gas resources management under section 1509. See Ohio Code 1510.01
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(1) Establish procedures by which producers in this state may propose, develop, and operate a marketing program to do all of the following:

(a) Demonstrate to the general public the importance and economic significance of the oil and natural gas industry in this state;

(b) Encourage the wise and efficient use of energy;

(c) Promote environmentally sound production methods and technologies in the industry;

(d) Support research, training, and educational activities concerning the industry.

(2) Establish procedures necessary to implement and administer this chapter;

(3) Determine the eligibility of producers to participate in referendums and other procedures that may be required to establish a marketing program for oil and natural gas.

(B) The council may conduct business by a majority of those members voting without need of a quorum.