Current through the 2024 Third Special Session
Section 38-10-109 - Limitation on liability for other owners in production unit if notice provided - Contents of notice - Filing of notice - Time for filing - Failure to file does not affect other defenses(1) Where work is performed or materials or equipment are furnished for any production unit under a contract with an owner of an interest in the production unit, any interest of any other owner in the production unit shall not be subject to a lien under this chapter, if such other owner gives written notice that he will not be responsible for work performed or materials or equipment provided.(2) Written notice shall be:(b) filed with the county recorder of the county where the production unit is located; and(c) filed within 10 working days after the latter of:(i) the owner obtaining knowledge of the performance of such work or the providing of such materials or equipment; or(ii) the execution by the last party of:(C) an operating agreement;(D) an assignment of less than 100% of the lessee's interest or operating rights under a lease;(3) Failure to file under this section shall not impair any other defense available to such owner.Enacted by Chapter 170, 1987 General Session