Public lands; Commissioners of the Land Office; hunting lease contracts; effective date.
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
Summary
The bill lets Oklahoma’s Commissioners of the Land Office issue commercial, agricultural and hunting leases on state trust lands, requiring fair‑market value bids and setting limits on lease lengths. It adds tax, indemnity and notice requirements for lessees and makes oil‑and‑gas operators liable for surface damage. The changes aim to ensure public lands are leased responsibly and generate revenue.
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