The agreement authorized by § 5-4-6 shall be for a term of five years and may be renewed for an additional term of five years upon approval by the commissioner of school and public lands of an application for such renewal. Provided, however, that the agreement may be terminated at any time by the commissioner of school and public lands if application is made for the purchase of the lands covered by the agreement.

Source: SL 1941, ch 71, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.0420.