Ohio Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling on Fracking and Home Rule

Local drilling and zoning ordinances in Munroe Falls cannot be enforced because they conflict with the state law regulating oil and gas wells and operations. The court ruled that a Munroe Falls’ zoning ordinance and four local laws governing oil and gas drilling are not an appropriate exercise of the city’s home rule powers. This is major victory for the oil industry as it seeks to exploit resources within the state.