Florida § 377.245 - Provision for distribution of earnings to lessees or owners of the fractional undivided mineral rights not owned by applicant for permit under ss. 377.243 and 377.244.
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§ 377.245. Provision for distribution of earnings to lessees or owners of the fractional undivided mineral rights not owned by applicant for permit under ss. 377.243 and 377.244.
Lessees or owners of the fractional undivided oil, gas or other mineral rights in lands described in permits issued under the provisions of ss. 377.243 and 377.244, not owned by the applicant named in said permits, shall, as to all productive wells or surface mineral operations on said lands, be entitled to and be paid their pro rata part of the earnings after costs of exploration and operation have been allocated. The division shall prescribe such reasonable and appropriate rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary and proper to implement the provisions of this section and all other sections of this act.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 377.245 cover?
Section 377.245 ("Provision for distribution of earnings to lessees or owners of the fractional undivided mineral rights not owned by applicant for permit under ss. 377.243 and 377.244.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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