2019 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 10 - Public Buildings and Property
Chapter 9 - Minerals And Mineral Interests In Public Lands
Section 10-9-330. Oil, natural gas, or minerals drilling leases, specific reference to geothermal energy drilling rights required.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 10-9-330 (2019)

Any lease of rights to drill for and use oil, natural gas, or minerals on public or private lands must not allow drilling for or use of geothermal energy by the lessee unless the instrument creating the lease specifically provides for such use.

HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 375, Section 1; 2014 Act No. 121 (S.22), Pt V, Section 7.M, eff July 1, 2015.

Effect of Amendment

2014 Act No. 121, Section 7.M, reenacted the section with no apparent change.

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