(a)A lessee of state lands shall have the right to
construct or make improvements upon state lands in an amount not
to exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each
separate improvement, without first obtaining permission. If the
lessee or any other person desires to construct or make
improvements upon state lands in excess of the value of four
thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each separate
improvement, he shall file an application for permission to
construct or make the improvements with the director, which
shall be subject to allowance or rejection as the best interests
of the state require. The director shall have authority to grant
permission to construct improvements in excess of four thousand
dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each separate improvement
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(a) A lessee of state lands shall have the right to
construct or make improvements upon state lands in an amount not
to exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each
separate improvement, without first obtaining permission. If the
lessee or any other person desires to construct or make
improvements upon state lands in excess of the value of four
thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each separate
improvement, he shall file an application for permission to
construct or make the improvements with the director, which
shall be subject to allowance or rejection as the best interests
of the state require. The director shall have authority to grant
permission to construct improvements in excess of four thousand
dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each separate improvement
for fencing, water development, livestock handling facilities
and range enhancements. Any other improvement in excess of four
thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per section for each separate
improvement shall be applied for under a special use permit.
Unless permission has been obtained in the manner provided by
this section or the improvement has been registered as provided
in subsection (b) of this section, the owner of any improvement
in excess of the value of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per
section at the time of construction of the improvement shall not
be entitled to compensation therefor as provided by W.S. 36-5-
111 and 36-9-105, and upon the expiration of the lease the
improvement shall forfeit to and become the property of the
state; except, that within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the date of the expiration of the lease, the owner may remove
the improvement in a manner that minimizes injury to the land.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a
lessee of state lands may register all improvements made upon
state lands which were made prior to June 30, 2010, with or
without prior approval by the director. Improvements registered
under this subsection may include improvements for which
approval was not applied for pursuant to subsection (a) of this
section. Improvements for which permission was denied under
subsection (a) of this section shall not be eligible for
registration under this subsection. Registrations under the
provisions of this subsection shall be made not later than June
30, 2014. Improvements registered under this subsection shall be
entitled to compensation therefor as provided by W.S. 36-5-111
and 36-9-105.