Nevada § 522.118 - Applicability; alteration of previous agreement prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 522.118 — Applicability; alteration of previous agreement prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 522.118. Applicability; alteration of previous agreement prohibited
1. The provisions of NRS 522.115 govern the relationship between the parties to an oil and gas lease, or other agreement,
concerning the determination and reporting of royalties, overriding royalties, working
interests or other nonworking interests from the sale of the production from an oil
or gas well located in this state, unless otherwise specifically provided within such
a lease or other agreement that has been reduced to writing and executed by all of
the affected parties. 2. A division order may not alter or amend the terms of a previously executed oil
or gas lease or other written agreement. A division order that purports to alter or amend the terms of such a lease or other
agreement is invalid to the extent of the alteration or amendment and the terms of
the oil or gas lease or other written agreement govern.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 522.118
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 522.118 cover?
Section 522.118 ("Applicability; alteration of previous agreement prohibited") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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