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ND SB2335
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffery Magrum
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AI Summary
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Surface owners must obtain a certified written appraisal of all affected parcels before filing a lawsuit to recover compensation for damages from oil and gas drilling operations
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Mineral developers have 30 days after receiving the appraisal to make a new settlement offer; if made, this new offer becomes the benchmark for determining attorney's fee awards
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Mineral developers must reimburse surface owners for reasonable appraisal costs, either directly to the appraiser or to the surface owner
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The pretrial appraisal is inadmissible as evidence unless the surface owner chooses to introduce it
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 47-0, House 92-0)
Legislative Description
The recovery of attorney's fees in an action relating to oil and gas production.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025