The original instrument was prepared by Jerry G. Jones. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Tammy
Crain-Waldrop.
DIGEST
Present law relative to the Louisiana Mineral Code provides for rights, consequences, and operations
arising from co-ownership of land and mineral rights.
Present law provides that one who acquires a mineral servitude from a co-owner of land may not
exercise his right without the consent of co-owners owning at least an undivided 80% interest in the
land. Proposed law changes 80% to 75%.
Present law provides that a co-owner of land may grant a valid mineral lease or a valid lease or
permit for geological surveys as to his undivided interest in the land, but the lessee or permittee may
not exercise his rights without consent of co-owners owning at least an undivided 80% interest in
the land. Proposed law changes 80% to 75%.
Present law provides that a co-owner of a mineral servitude may not conduct operations on the
property subject to the servitude without the consent of co-owners owning at least an undivided 80%
interest in the servitude. Proposed law changes 80% to 75%.
Provides that the provisions of the proposed law will only have prospective application and will
apply only to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this Act.
Effective August 1, 2019.
(Amends R.S. 31:164, 166, and 175)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Adds language that the provisions will only have prospective application and will
apply only to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this date.