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Chapter 55. Actions, Suits ...
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Article 12A. Lease and Conveyance of Mineral In...
Article 12A. Lease and Conveyance of Mineral Interests Owned by Missing or Unknown Owners or Abandoning Owners
§55-12A-1. Legislative Intent
§55-12A-2. Definitions
§55-12A-3. Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court
§55-12A-4. When Court May Appoint Special Commissioner; Persons Authorized to Institute Proceedings
§55-12A-5. Persons to Be Joined as Defendants; Contents of Verified Petition; Notice; Guardian Ad Litem
§55-12A-6. Appointment of a Special Commissioner; Sale of Lease; Special Commissioner's Report; When Court Not to Authorize Lease; Investment of Lease Proceeds; Search for Owner; Period During Which Unknown or Missing Owner or Abandoning Owner May Establish Identity and Title
§55-12A-7. When Special Commissioner May Convey Title in Mineral Interest to Surface Owner; Form of Deed; Payment to Surface Owner; Final Report of Special Commissioner
§55-12A-8. Petitioner's Attorneys' Fees, Expenses and Court Costs
§55-12A-9. Limitation of Action by Unknown or Missing Owner or Abandoning Owner
§55-12A-10. Severability