32-851. Same; procedure.
Before entering into any such oil, gas or other mineral lease, the secretary shall give not less than 30 days' public notice in the Kansas register of the intention to enter the lease. Leases shall be made only upon competitive bids and shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. The right to reject any and all bids for leases shall be reserved by the secretary.
History: L. 1945, ch. 313, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 324, § 23; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 50; July 1.