Delaware § 6121 - Commencing of operations for drilling.
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§ 6121. Commencing of operations for drilling.
Subject to the lessee’s right to surrender, the lessee shall commence operations for the drilling of a well within 5 years from date of the lease and commence production within 3 years of discovery of oil, gas, sulphur or other minerals in paying quantities, unless the Secretary shall have, for cause, granted an extension of time for such act. In addition, the lease shall have such exploratory, drilling and producing requirements as the Secretary deems necessary to encourage the exercise of due diligence on the part of the lessee.
7 Del. C. 1953, § 6421; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6121
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Section 6121 ("Commencing of operations for drilling.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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