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urn: urn:us-la:rs:31:122
citation: "R.S. 31:122"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 31 › Chapter 7"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1974, number: 50, section: 122, effective_date: 1975-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Lessee's obligation to act as reasonably prudent operator

A mineral lessee is not under a fiduciary obligation to his lessor, but he is bound to perform the contract in good faith and to develop and operate the property leased as a reasonably prudent operator for the mutual benefit of himself and his lessor. Parties may stipulate what shall constitute reasonably prudent conduct on the part of the lessee.