Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 55-211

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201

The school-district board of any school district in this state is hereby authorized and empowered to lease its grounds, or any part thereof, for drilling for oil and gas, upon such terms as may be agreed upon. Any moneys arising from such lease or the production of oil or gas shall become a part of the funds of such school district: Provided, That no oil or gas wells shall be drilled or located within one hundred (100) feet of any schoolhouse upon any such school ground.