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Baldwin US Bill of Rights Ordinance

United States of America
Baldwin, Pennsylvania
Approved in 2011
Local law
Rights Of Nature
Natural communities and ecosystems
All Nature
Residents
Civil Society

Summary

In 2011, Baldwin, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance banning natural gas extraction and declaring a community bill of rights. The ordinance removes legal powers and authority from gas extraction corporations within the borough “in recognition that those legal powers are illegitimate and unjust.” It also says the extraction of natural gas threatens the health, safety, and welfare of citizens. Natural communities and ecosystems are awarded rights by the ordinance, which gives authority to residents of the borough to enforce those rights. The ordinance is still in effect.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

Baldwin Bill of Rights Ordinance [PDF]

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