North Carolina § 113-426 - Publication of information for landowners.
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§ 113-426. Publication of information for landowners.
In order to effect the pre-lease publication distribution requirement as set forth in G.S. 113-423(a), and to otherwise inform the public, the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, in consultation with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, shall develop and make available a publication entitled "Oil & Gas Leases: Landowners' Rights" to provide general information on consumer protection issues and landowner rights, including information on leases of oil or gas rights, applicable to exploration and extraction of gas or oil. The Division and the Commission shall update the publication as necessary. History (2012-143, s. 4(h).) Editor's Note. - For policy recommendations, legislative intent, and statement of principles regarding development of a modern oil and gas regulatory program, see the preface to Session Laws 2012-143, noted at G.S. 113-420. Session Laws 2012-143, s. 7, made this section effective July 2, 2012, and applicable to wells drilled and leases or contracts entered into on or after that date.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 113-426 cover?
Section 113-426 ("Publication of information for landowners.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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