A coal lease may be issued upon acreage not already under a coal lease as reflected in department records. A coal lease is limited to a maximum of one quarter section, unless otherwise authorized by the board.
N.D. Admin Code 85-06-02-02
General Authority: NDCC 15-05-05, 15-05-09, 15-07-20, 15-08.1-06, 61-33-06
Law Implemented: NDCC 15-05-01, 15-05-08, 15-05-09