Lands transferred to the state by the federal government or any entity, public or private shall be called newly acquired lands. If these transferred lands are encumbered by a mineral lease, the state shall honor the terms of that encumbrance however any unencumbered minerals or elements or energy resources shall immediately be available for nomination and leasing.

KEY: royalties, salt, primary term, administrative procedures

Date of Last Change: January 7, 2026

Notice of Continuation: March 2, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 65A-6-2; 65A-6-4(3)