When a surface owner wants to take over an abandoned mineral interest, this bill requires them to file an additional legal document called an "affidavit of succession" with the county register of deeds, in addition to the existing requirements of publishing notice and mailing notice to the mineral interest owner. The bill also clarifies that failing to file a claim within the original deadline doesn't automatically abandon a mineral interest if the owner files within 60 days after the notice period ends.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 239
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 213
First Reading House H.J. 199
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Dist. HD-024
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