PA Court Says Local Fracking Laws Can Stay for Now

by Gary Kopycinski on April 12, 2012

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Preliminary injunction issued against a portion of pro-fracking, anti-community state law

Harrisburg, PA–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012. Yesterday, a Pennsylvania court issued a preliminary injunction (PDF)against a portion of a controversial state law—Act 13—that sought to override local zoning laws related to the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” The court ruled these local laws can remain on the books and in effect until they are challenged and found invalid. The court also delayed the…