Sec. 47-33p. Dormant Mineral Interests Act: Exclusions. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 47-33p. Dormant Mineral Interests Act: Exclusions. (a) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not apply to:

      (1) A mineral interest of the United States or an Indian tribe, except to the extent permitted by federal law.

      (2) A mineral interest of this state or an agency or political subdivision of this state, except to the extent permitted by state law other than sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive.

      (b) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not affect water rights.

      (c) Sections 47-33m to 47-33t, inclusive, do not affect the meaning of the terms "minerals", "mineral interest", or "mineral estate" for purposes other than said sections.

      (P.A. 87-283, S. 4.)