"Person in interest" defined
Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "person in interest" means the
owner of a beneficial interest in the oil and gas estate in land,
whether the interest is held for life, for a term of years, or in fee.
(b) The term includes a lessee, licensee, or duly qualified agent of
the owner.
(c) The term does not include a mortgagee or security assignee of
the owner if the mortgagee or security assignee does not have a right
to the control or operation of the premises for oil and gas.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.
Last modified: May 24, 2006