South Carolina Code 10-9-330. Oil, natural gas, or minerals drilling leases, specific reference to geothermal energy drilling rights required
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 10-9-330
- 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
Any lease of rights to drill for and use oil, natural gas, or minerals on public or private lands must not allow drilling for or use of geothermal energy by the lessee unless the instrument creating the lease specifically provides for such use.