Surface lessee protection.

85-04-02-20. Surface lessee protection. If the surface of the construction aggregate leased premises is managed or owned by the board and is leased to a person other than the construction aggregate lessee, the construction aggregate lessee shall restore all fences and other improvements that have been damaged, moved, or removed as a result of construction aggregate mining operations and shall further compensate the surface lessee for any damage to or loss of other improvements owned by the surface lessee. History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 15-05-18 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-05-18