Royalties are due to the lessor for coal mined or saved from the coal leased premises. If any other valuable substance is found or discovered during exploration or coal mining operations, the operator must notify the department prior to extraction.
N.D. Admin Code 85-06-02-11
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, 15-05-09, 15-05-10