27-560. Surface use by lessee; liability for
damages; bond; appraisal of damages; appeal
The lessee shall have the right to use as much of the surface of the lands as
reasonably necessary for its operations under the lease. The lessee shall be liable for
damage caused by it to the state's interest in the surface or to the interest of the
surface lessee, if any, and may be required by the department at any time to execute a
bond in a reasonable principal amount conditioned upon payment for all such damage. If
the lessee and the surface lessee cannot agree on the amount of damage, it shall be
appraised by the department or its agent. Appeal from the appraisal may be taken as
provided in section 37-214.
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