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MILESTONES OF THE ARIZONA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION (AOGCC)
1927
First act passed by the State Legislature providing for the conservation of oil and gas and regulation of oil and gas wells; administered by the State Land Commissioner.
1951
Oil and Gas Conservation Act of 1951
Created the AOGCC at the session of the legislature next following the discovery and production of oil or gas in the State.
1959
The AOGCC was created as a stand-alone state agency. Powers and duties were transferred from State Land Commissioner.
1972
The AOGCC was given jurisdiction over geothermal resources.
1978
The AOGCC was given jurisdiction over class II injection wells.
1991
The AOGCC was attached administratively to the Arizona Geological Survey in Tucson.