27-673. 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 as determined by the
department. The lessee shall be liable for damage caused by it to the state's interest
in the surface and 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 to be
released upon payment for all such damage and for reclamation of the surface. 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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