Delaware Code
Chapter 61. MINERALS IN SUBMERGED LANDS
§ 6134. Joint exploration.

For the purpose of properly conserving the natural resources of any single oil, gas or other mineral, pool or field lessees under this chapter and their representatives may unite with each other jointly or separately, or jointly or separately with others owning or operating lands not belonging to the State, in collectively adopting and operating under a cooperative or unit plan of development or operation of the pool or field, whenever it is determined by the Secretary to be necessary or advisable in the public interest. The Secretary may, with the consent of the holders of the leases involved, establish, alter, change and revoke any drilling and production requirements of such leases, and make such regulations with reference to such leases, with like consent on the part of the lessees, in connection with the institution and operation of any such cooperative or unit plan, as the Secretary deems necessary or proper to secure the proper protection of the interests of the State.

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Title 7 - Conservation

Chapter 61. MINERALS IN SUBMERGED LANDS

§ 6101. Definitions.

§ 6102. Jurisdiction to lease.

§ 6103. Surveys.

§ 6104. Permits for surveys.

§ 6105. Filing of records of drilling; confidential nature of records.

§ 6106. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties; jurisdiction of offenses.

§ 6107. Public hearings; notice.

§ 6108. Determination of whether lease is in the public interest.

§ 6109. Maximum area.

§ 6110. Form of lease or permit.

§ 6111. Exclusive right to drill and remove minerals.

§ 6112. Royalty.

§ 6113. Lien on production.

§ 6114. Rental for leased land.

§ 6115. Bonds.

§ 6116. Cessation of production.

§ 6117. Slant and adjacent drilling.

§ 6118. Restoration of visible lands to original condition.

§ 6119. Pollution and contamination prohibited.

§ 6120. Extension of lease where permits required.

§ 6121. Commencing of operations for drilling.

§ 6122. Nonconflicting uses.

§ 6123. Assignability of lease.

§ 6124. Protection against drainage.

§ 6125. Surrender by lessee.

§ 6126. Cancellation of lease; judicial proceedings.

§ 6127. Lease shall conform to all laws, rules and regulations.

§ 6128. Notice of offer to lease; bid award; fee.

§ 6129. Execution of lease.

§ 6130. Proceeds to General Fund.

§ 6131. Discriminatory bidding requirements prohibited.

§ 6132. Retention or protection of fill.

§ 6133. Interest leaseable.

§ 6134. Joint exploration.

§ 6135. Sulphur.

§ 6136. Jurisdiction over matters affecting health and safety.

§ 6137. No permit or lease to violators of this chapter.

§ 6138. Rules, regulations, orders.

§ 6139. Federal approval.

§ 6140. Delegation of authority.

§ 6141. Existing rights.

§ 6142. Violations; enforcement; civil and criminal penalties.

§ 6143. Cease and desist order.