Nebraska § 72-302 - Mineral rights; who may acquire.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 72-302 — Mineral rights; who may acquire., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-302. Mineral rights; who may acquire.
Any person or association of persons, corporate or otherwise, desiring to obtain the right to prospect for and develop the minerals or valuable substances upon or in any of the public lands or waters of the state, except oil and gas, may do so under the provisions of sections 72-301 to 72-314. It shall be unlawful to prospect upon or in any of such public lands or waters without a lease or for anyone to interfere with the functions and duties of the state surveys having in charge the investigations of the natural resources of the state. The Conservation and Survey Division of the University of Nebraska at the request of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds shall make investigations and reports concerning state lands.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 72-302
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 72-302 cover?
Section 72-302 ("Mineral rights; who may acquire.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 72-302?
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