§ 5-602
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§5–602.
(a)Geothermal resources are a natural resource in the State which possess great potential value for the State and the nation as a whole.
(b)In exploring and developing geothermal resources, maximum possible consideration shall be afforded to:
(1)Avoiding waste and unreasonable use of natural resources;
(2)Protecting the environment; and
(3)Optimizing the productive use of the resource.