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Right of co-owner of mineral lease to create dependent rights

La. R.S. 31:171
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31:171. Right of co-owner of mineral lease to create dependent rights A co-owner of the lessee's interest in a mineral lease may create a dependent right such as an overriding royalty, production payment, net profits interest, or other non-operating interest out of his undivided interest without the consent of his co-owner. He may also transfer all or part of his undivided interest. Acts 1974, No. 50, §171, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=87871Fetched: 10/20/2026

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