82-4-236. Vegetation as property of landowner. All vegetation that is planted or seeded on the area of land affected as required by this part or rules adopted under this part becomes the property of the landowner after complete release of the bond, unless the operator and the landowner agree otherwise. (Certain 2003 amendments void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 204, L. 2003.)

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 325, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1048; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 204, L. 2003.