Section 47-33p - Dormant Mineral Interests Act: Exclusions(a) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not apply to:(1) A mineral interest of the United States or an Indian tribe, except to the extent permitted by federal law.(2) A mineral interest of this state or an agency or political subdivision of this state, except to the extent permitted by state law other than sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive.(b) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not affect water rights.(c) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not affect the meaning of the terms "minerals", "mineral interest", or "mineral estate" for purposes other than said sections.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-33p