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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 146 State Lands.
Article 2 - Dispositions.
146-9. Disposition of mineral deposits in State lands not under water.

Universal Citation:
NC Gen Stat § 146-9
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146‑9. Disposition of mineral deposits in State lands not under water.

The Department of Administration may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of mineral rights or deposits in the vacant and unappropriated lands, swamplands, and lands acquired by the State by virtue of being sold for taxes, not lying beneath the waters of the State, at such times, upon such consideration, in such portions, and upon such terms as are deemed proper by the Department and approved by the Governor and Council of State. Every instrument conveying such rights shall be executed in the manner required of deeds by G.S. 146‑74 through 146‑78, and shall be approved by the Governor and Council of State as therein provided, or by the agency designated by the Governor and Council of State to approve conveyances of such rights. The net proceeds of dispositions of all such mineral rights or deposits shall be paid into the State Literary Fund. (1959, c. 683, s. 1.)

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