South Dakota Codified Laws 5-7-65. Limited surface and subsurface easements for access to oil, gas, minerals, andgeothermal resources
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The commissioner of school and public lands may grant limited surface and subsurface easements on public lands to provide access to land containing potential oil, gas, minerals, or geothermal resources which are not subject to lease pursuant to chapter 5-7 or to public lands held by a separate exploration, development, or production lease issued pursuant to chapter 5-7. Any easement shall be granted pursuant to the provisions of § 5-2-11 with terms and conditions that are customary and proper for the protection of the rights of the state and the surface lessee.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 5-7-65
- 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
Source: SL 2014, ch 39, § 1.