N.D. Cent. Code § 1-04-14
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1-04-14. Validation of mineral reservations and deeds
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1-04-14. Validation of mineral reservations and deeds
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 47-10-21 and 47-10-22:
1. All reservations of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal, contained in all deeds
and transfers of real property in this state; and
2. All conveyances and transfers of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal,
separate from the surface rights, by mineral deed or otherwise, executed prior to
January 1, 1943, hereby are declared legal and valid for all purposes. No action to
contest the validity or legality of such reservations or conveyances or transfers by
reason of any of the said provisions may be brought in the courts of this state unless
commenced within ninety days after the taking effect of this code.
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 47-10-21 and 47-10-22:
1. All reservations of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal, contained in all deeds
and transfers of real property in this state; and
2. All conveyances and transfers of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal,
separate from the surface rights, by mineral deed or otherwise, executed prior to
January 1, 1943, hereby are declared legal and valid for all purposes. No action to
contest the validity or legality of such reservations or conveyances or transfers by
reason of any of the said provisions may be brought in the courts of this state unless
commenced within ninety days after the taking effect of this code.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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