§ 7-501. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Flow back.

"Flow back" means the fracturing fluids that return to the surface after a hydraulic fracture is completed.

(c) Hydraulic fracturing.

"Hydraulic fracturing" means the drilling technique (also known colloquially as "fracking", "hydrofracking", or "hydrofracturing") of expanding or creating fractures in rock by injecting fluids, often a mixture of water and chemicals, sand, or other substances, and often under pressure, into or underneath the surface of the rock for various purposes, including well drilling and natural gas exploration and production.