Illinois § 18
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.
Any person granted a permit or lease under the provisions of this Act, shall have a right of way over public lands, as provided by law, when necessary, for the drilling, recovering, saving and marketing of petroleum. Before any such right of way grant shall become effective, a written application for, and a plat showing the location of such right of way, and the land necessary for the well site and drilling operations, with reference to adjoining lands, shall be filed with the Department, and all timber on said right of way and the land necessary for the drilling operation, shall be appraised by the Department and paid for in money by the person to whom the permit or lease is granted. (Source: Laws 1951, p. 1167.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18 cover?
Section 18 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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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