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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Except as provided in Paragraph B of this Article, when a mineral right is extinguished by the accrual of prescription of nonuse, expiration of its term, or otherwise, the former owner shall, within thirty days after written demand by the person in whose favor the right has been extinguished or terminated, furnish the person with a recordable act evidencing the extinction or expiration of the right.
B. When a mineral lease is extinguished prior to the expiration of its primary term, the former lessee shall, within ninety days after the extinguishment, record an act evidencing the extinction or expiration of the lease in the official records of all parishes wherein the lease is recorded.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 31, § 206. Obligation of owner of expired mineral right to furnish recordable act evidencing extinction or expiration of right; mineral lease - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-31-sect-206/
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