SECTION 155:15-1-12. Management of acquired lands

(a)   Land acquired under 155:15-1-9 and 155:15-1-11 may be used pending disposition under 155:15-1-13 for any lawful purpose that is not inconsistent with the reclamation activities and postreclamation uses for which it was acquired.

(b)   Any user of land acquired under Sections 155:15-1-9 and 155:15-1-11 shall be charged a use fee. The fee shall be determined on the basis of the fair market value of the benefits granted to the user, charges for comparable uses within the surrounding area, or the costs to the State for providing the benefit, whichever is appropriate. The Commission may waive the fee if found in writing that such a waiver is in the public interest.

(c)   All user fees collected shall be deposited in the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, unless previously appropriated or otherwise authorized by the Legislature, for the specific purpose of operating and maintaining improvement of the land.

[Source: Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2473, eff 8-2-10]