Montana Statutes
§ 77-4-109 — Conflicting Leases
77-4-109 . Conflicting leases. Where there are conflicting leases, including but not limited to geothermal, coal, mineral, and oil and gas leases, embracing the same land, the person who first was issued a lease shall be entitled to priority of rights; provided, however, that the exercise of this priority shall not interfere with actual production from the lease as determined by the board.
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Legislative History
En. 81-2612 by Sec. 12, Ch. 111, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 81-2612.
Nearby Sections
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§ 77-4-101
Geothermal Leases Authorized§ 77-4-102
Definitions§ 77-4-103
Rules§ 77-4-104
Nature Of Geothermal Resources§ 77-4-105
State Retention Of Geothermal Resources§ 77-4-106
Bonding Requirements§ 77-4-107
Compensation To Surface Lessee§ 77-4-109
Conflicting Leases§ 77-4-110
Through 77-4-120 Reserved§ 77-4-121
Provisions Of The Lease§ 77-4-122
Duration Of Lease§ 77-4-123
Extension Of Lease§ 77-4-124
Operating Agreements§ 77-4-125
Pooling Agreements And Unit Operations