Illinois Administrative Code
Title 62 - MINING
Part 240 - THE ILLINOIS OIL AND GAS ACT
Subpart S - REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE WELLS
Section 240.1920 - Authority of Person Signing Application

a) All applications shall identify whether the owner of the right to drill and to operate the well is an individual, partnership, corporation or other entity, and shall contain the address and signature of the owner or person authorized to sign for such owner.

b) If the applicant is an individual, the application shall be signed by the individual. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall be signed by the general partner. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall be signed by an officer of the corporation.

c) In lieu of the signature of the applicant or such authorized persons, the application may be signed by a person having a power of attorney to sign for such owner or authorized person, provided a certified copy of the power of attorney accompanies the application.

d) The entity or person to whom the permit is issued shall be called the Permittee and shall be responsible for all regulatory requirements relative to the well or drill hole.

e) If the applicant is a corporation, the charter must authorize the corporation to engage in the permitted activity, and the corporation must be incorporated or authorized to do business in the State of Illinois.