55-223. Implied covenant to explore and develop minerals established; burden upon lessee. - Kansas Statutes

55-223

Chapter 55.--OIL AND GAS Article 2.--LEASES AND LIENS

      55-223.   Implied covenant to explore and develop minerals established;burden upon lessee.As a matter of Kansas public policy, all oil and gas leasesand subleases for the exploration, development and production of oil, gasor other minerals, or any combination thereof, which are held by productionshall be presumed to contain, in addition to any expressed covenants therein,an implied covenant to reasonably explore and to develop the minerals whichare the subject of such lease. Such implied covenant shall be a burden uponthe lessee and any successor in interest.

      History:   L. 1983, ch. 181, § 1; April 14.