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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Owners of state oil and gas leases may enter into agreements with other persons, associations, firms, and corporations for drilling and other operations on the state lands under their leases. No such operating agreements are in any way binding upon the state until filed with the board and approved by it. No such drilling or operating agreement in any way affects the obligations of each individual leaseholder to the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 77. State Lands § 77-3-429. Operating agreements - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-77-state-lands/mt-st-77-3-429/
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