77-3-505. Bond of lessees. A lessee under 77-3-501 shall furnish bond to the state in a form prescribed by the board and in an amount adequate to indemnify the state against loss, damage, or detriment by reason of failure of the lessee to fully discharge the obligations contained in any lease. No bond in excess of $20,000 is required under any one lease.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 213, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 95, Ch. 428, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 81-1728.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Rock, Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Resources
Part 5. Underground Storage of Natural Gas
77-3-501. Lease for underground storage of natural gas authorized
77-3-503. Hearings on questions related to leases
77-3-504. Lessee's right to hearing
77-3-506. Disposition of leased land
77-3-507. Lessee to prevent waste
77-3-509. Disposition of funds
77-3-510. Cancellation and forfeiture of lease
77-3-511. Termination and surrender of lease
77-3-512. Disposition of lessee's property upon termination of lease