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§ 37-906 – Public lands; disposal; use; written authorization required

37-906. Public lands; disposal; use; written authorization required A. After January 1, 1980 no sale, conveyance or other disposal of public lands may be authorized by the commissioner unless specifically authorized by law by the legislature. B. Except as authorized by this chapter or by the commissioner pursuant to law, any sale, lease, exchange, encumbrance […]

§ 37-908 – Powers and duties of attorney general

37-908. Powers and duties of attorney general The attorney general may initiate or defend an action commenced in any court to carry out or enforce this chapter or seek any appropriate judicial relief to protect the interests of this state. Enforcement of this chapter rests exclusively with the attorney general.

§ 37-909 – State payments to counties

37-909. State payments to counties A. A county receiving payments from the federal government or any federal agency under 31 United States code section 1601 et seq., whose payments are reduced due to action taken by this state under this article shall be reimbursed by the state treasurer from the state general fund in the […]

§ 37-902 – Public lands; public policy; state land department

37-902. Public lands; public policy; state land department A. The department shall hold the public lands of this state in trust for the benefit of the people of this state and shall manage them in an orderly and beneficial manner consistent with the public policy declared in subsection B. B. The department shall administer the […]

§ 37-903 – State land commissioner; powers; duties

37-903. State land commissioner; powers; duties A. The commissioner may: 1. With the approval of the board, promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary to manage the public lands in an orderly and beneficial manner according to this chapter. 2. Contract for or employ professional and clerical personnel deemed necessary to carry out his functions under […]

§ 37-901 – Definitions

37-901. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Board" means the public lands board of review. 2. " Public lands" means all lands within the exterior boundaries of this state except lands: (a) To which title is held by any natural person, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, society or any other […]