Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section I-3917 - Limitations for Filing of ClaimsA. The leaseholder must file his preliminary request for arbitration within two months of the date of receipt from the owner of the owner's request to the leaseholder to enter into a settlement for the damage which may be sustained due to the owner's proposed oil and gas activity expected to intrude upon the leasehold.B. The owner may file a preliminary request for arbitration at any time after the owner determines in good faith that a settlement between the owner and the leaseholder cannot be reached. However, if the owner, by implementing the proposed oil and gas activity, intrudes on the leasehold prior to payment of the required deposit in accordance with Part XV, initiation of proceedings under Part XV shall thereupon become barred, and if proceedings are pending, shall thereupon be dismissed.La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § I-3917
Promulgated by Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary, LR 25:311 (February 1999).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:700.10 et seq.