Section 5-602 - Legislative Findings and Intent

(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.