Presumption of use
Sec. 3. (a) A mineral interest is considered to be used when:
(1) minerals are produced under the mineral interest;
(2) operations are conducted on the mineral interest for
injection, withdrawal, storage, or disposal of water, gas, or
other fluid substances;
(3) rentals or royalties are paid by the owner of the mineral
interest for the purpose of delaying or enjoying the use or
exercise of the rights;
(4) a use described in subdivisions 1 through 3 is carried out on
a tract with which the mineral interest may be unitized or
pooled for production purposes;
(5) in the case of coal or other solid minerals, there is
production from a common vein or seam by the owners of the
mineral interest; or
(6) taxes are paid on the mineral interest by the owner of the
mineral interest.
(b) A use under or authorized by an instrument that creates a
mineral interest continues in force all rights granted by the
instrument.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.
Last modified: May 24, 2006