Oklahoma § 84-271.1 - Abandoned mineral interests
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-271.1 — Abandoned mineral interests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84-271.1. Abandoned mineral interests
If the proceeds or other intangible property interest from any
mineral interests are abandoned for a period of fifteen (15) years,
as provided for in the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, then the
mineral interest which generates the intangible property interest
shall not be subject to escheat, but shall be subject to judicial
sale by the state as provided for in Sections 273 through 277 of
this title.
If a judgment is rendered in favor of the state in such
proceedings, a sale of the mineral interest shall be ordered, then:
1. All abandoned mineral interests within a single production
unit shall be grouped together as far as practicable for purposes of
sale; and
2. Any interest sold by the state shall remain subject to all
prior valid pooling and drilling orders, rules, or regulations of
the Corporation Commission; and
3. The record owner or owners of the surface from which
abandoned mineral interests have been severed shall be mailed at the
last-known address as shown by the records of the county treasurer a
notice of the sale of such abandoned mineral interest at least
thirty (30) days prior to said sale; and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 84. Wills and Succession
4. The successful bidder at said sale shall pay the costs and
expenses of bringing the action as determined by the court.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 229, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1979. Amended by Laws
1983, c. 184, § 1, eff. June 9, 1983; Laws 1984, c. 7, § 1, eff.
Nov. 1, 1984; Laws 2005, c. 421, § 3, emerg. eff. June 6, 2005.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 84-271.1 ("Abandoned mineral interests") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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