Kansas Statutes
§ 55-223 — Implied covenant to explore and develop minerals established; burden upon lessee
As a matter of Kansas public policy, all oil and gas leases and subleases for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas or other minerals, or any combination thereof, which are held by production shall be presumed to contain, in addition to any expressed covenants therein, an implied covenant to reasonably explore and to develop the minerals which are the subject of such lease. Such implied covenant shall be a burden upon the lessee and any successor in interest.
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Legislative History
L. 1983, ch. 181, § 1; April 14.
Nearby Sections
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§ 55-1,101
Definitions§ 55-1,105
Rules and regulations§ 55-1,108
Contractual obligations, when amended§ 55-1,110
Severability§ 55-1,111
Commission review of exit tap on gathering system, access, service, abandonment; procedure§ 55-1,116
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