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urn: urn:us-la:rs:31:171
citation: "R.S. 31:171"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 31 › Chapter 10 › Subpart B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1974, number: 50, section: 171, effective_date: 1975-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Right of co-owner of mineral lease to create dependent rights

A co-owner of the lessee's interest in a mineral lease may create a dependent right such as an overriding royalty, production payment, net profits interest, or other non-operating interest out of his undivided interest without the consent of his co-owner. He may also transfer all or part of his undivided interest.