What is the maximum fine that can be assessed on the drilling companies for noncompliance with the ordinance?
According to state law, the maximum fine that a city can impose for noncompliance with ordinance relating to health, safety and welfare issues is $2,000 for other ordinances not relating to health, safety and welfare it is $500. The city will have the same regulatory authority with gas drilling as it does with any other industry in Bedford, no more and no less.