Obstruction of the leasing of real property for natural resource or agricultural production -- Criminal penalties.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Competitive process" includes public auction or other public competitive bidding process.
    • (b) "Natural resource or agricultural production" means:
      • (i) the extraction or production of oil, gas, hydrocarbons, or other minerals;
      • (ii) production for commercial purposes of crops, livestock, and livestock products, including grazing; or
      • (iii) activities similar in purpose to those listed in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and (ii).
  • (2) A person is guilty of obstruction of the leasing of real property for natural resource or agricultural production if the person:
    • (a) bids for a lease as part of a competitive process for the lease;
    • (b) does not intend to pay for the lease at the time the person makes the bid described in Subsection (2)(a); and
    • (c) does not pay the lessor in full for the lease as required by the lease agreement.
  • (3) The offense of obstruction of the leasing of real property for natural resource or agricultural production is:
    • (a) a third degree felony; and
    • (b) subject to a minimum fine of not less than $7,500.




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