7-8-2508. Details relating to leases, permits, and licenses. (1) A lease of lands under this part shall not be made for a consideration less than an amount equal to the taxes these lands would have levied upon them if they were private lands.
     (2) Leases, permits, and licenses shall not extend for a period longer than 10 years, except that oil, gas, and other mineral leases may be for a term of 10 years and as long thereafter as oil, gas, or other minerals are produced in commercial quantities. However, the board may provide for the renewal of such leases, permits, and licenses.

     History: En. 84-4192.1 by Sec. 3, Ch. 540, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 84-4192.1(part).