North Dakota § 15-05-01 - Coal lands or coal in tracts - Leases - Term
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§ 15-05-01. Coal lands or coal in tracts - Leases - Term
The board of university and school lands may lease any lands or coal in tracts that may be contained in lands sold with a reservation of coal deposits under its control for coal mining purposes. Any lease made under this chapter must be for a period of time as the board may determine. Lands or coal in tracts that may be contained in lands sold with a reservation of coal deposits must be leased for coal mining purposes for a royalty upon the coal as the board may deem fair and in the best interest of the state. The royalty applies only to coal actually mined and saved from the leased premises. If the board owns or controls a smaller interest than the entire and undivided coal estate, the royalty must be paid to it only in proportion to which its interest bears to the entire undivided fee. The board may lease land or coal in tracts for the purpose of prospecting for and mining coal for an annual rental of not less than one dollar per acre [.40 hectare] per year. The rental paid for any year may not be deducted from the royalties as they accrue. The board may adjust the royalty of existing coal leases as the board determines fair and in the best interest of the state.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 15-05-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 15-05-01 cover?
Section 15-05-01 ("Coal lands or coal in tracts - Leases - Term") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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