27-563. Payment of noncompetitive lease royalties in kind or cash

Royalties payable to this state under section 27-555, subsection B are payable in kind or in cash at the option and demand of the department. The lessee shall pay royalties in cash unless the department elects to receive royalty oil in kind pursuant to this article. The commissioner shall base this determination on what is in the best interest of the trust.

27-563. Payment of noncompetitive lease royalties in kind or cash

Royalties payable to this state under section 27-555, subsection B are payable in kind or in cash at the option and demand of the department. The lessee shall pay royalties in cash unless the department elects to receive royalty oil in kind pursuant to this article. The commissioner shall base this determination on what is in the best interest of the trust.