California · Civil Code

CIV §883.210: The owner of real property subject to a mineral right may bring an action to terminate the mineral right pursuant to this article if the mineral right is dormant.

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A property owner may file a civil lawsuit to end a mineral right on their land if that mineral right is dormant.

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The owner of real property subject to a mineral right may bring an action to terminate the mineral right pursuant to this article if the mineral right is dormant.

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