Lien on output and equipment of oil or gas well

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  1. (a)

    1. (1) Any person working in or about the drilling or operation of any oil or gas well or any well being drilled for oil or gas in this state shall have a lien upon the output and production of the oil or gas well for the amount due for his or her work.

    2. (2) In addition, his or her lien shall attach to all the machinery, tools, equipment, and implements used in the drilling or operation of oil or gas wells, including all leases to oil or gas rights on the land upon which the drilling or operation is performed.

  2. (b)

    1. (1) This lien shall not be construed to be a lien upon the real estate of the employer or lessee.

    2. (2) However, the lien shall be upon the personal property used and connected with the drilling and operations, on the output or production of the oil or gas wells, and on the oil or gas lease on the land.

  3. (c) This lien shall be enforced in the same manner provided by law for the enforcement of laborer's liens.


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