This lease rider form may be used when you are involved in a lease transaction, and have made the decision to utilize the form of Oil and Gas Lease presented to you by the Lessee, and you want to include additional provisions to that Lease form to address specific concerns you may have, or place limitations on the rights granted the Lessee in the standard lease form.
North Dakota Surface — Unauthorized Use refers to the illegal or unauthorized access, utilization, or occupation of land, water bodies, or other surfaces in the state of North Dakota without proper permission or legal rights. This includes situations where individuals, companies, or entities utilize land or its resources without obtaining the necessary permits or violating the terms and conditions set by the state. Such unauthorized use can occur in various forms and may involve different aspects: 1. Trespassing: This involves entering or occupying someone's land without permission or exceeding the granted rights. It may include activities like hunting, fishing, camping, or conducting business operations without the landowner's consent. 2. Illegal mining: This refers to unauthorized extraction or exploration activities for minerals, oil, gas, or other valuable resources found beneath the land. Mining without proper permits poses significant environmental risks and can lead to penalties. 3. Encroachment: Unauthorized use through expansion, construction, or encroachment onto public or private lands. Encroachment occurs when someone builds structures, fences, or otherwise occupies land that is not legally theirs or extends beyond the agreed-upon boundaries. 4. Logging and timber theft: Unauthorized cutting, harvesting, or removal of timber, trees, or vegetation from public or private lands. This exploitative practice poses ecological threats and deprives landowners of their rightful resources. 5. Wildlife poaching: The illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife on surface lands, such as national parks, reserves, or private property. Poachers infringe upon hunting regulations, endangering species, and disrupt natural ecosystems. 6. Unauthorized recreational activities: Engaging in activities like offloading, ATV riding, or camping in restricted areas without proper permits or outside permitted hours. 7. Grazing without permission: Using public or private land for livestock grazing without obtaining necessary permits, violating grazing regulations, or exceeding allotted capacities. The state of North Dakota enforces strict laws and regulations to curb North Dakota Surface — Unauthorized Use. Violators can face legal consequences, fines, or even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the infraction. Landowners are encouraged to report unauthorized use to the appropriate authorities, and agencies actively collaborate to detect and prevent such activities through increased monitoring and surveillance efforts.
