36-12-101. Legislative determinations. (a) The legislature determines: (i) The intent of the framers of the constitution of the United States was to guarantee to each of the states sovereignty over all matters within its boundaries except for those powers specifically granted to the United States as agent of the states; (ii) The attempted imposition upon […]
36-12-102. Management. (a) Upon transfer to the state of Wyoming [of] the jurisdiction and ownership of lands and mineral resources subject to this act, the board shall manage such in an orderly manner in trust for the optimum benefit and use of all the people of Wyoming and in conformity with established concepts of multiple […]
36-12-103. Property of the state. Subject to valid existing rights of applicants for land, after March 30, 1980, all federal land in the state except as set forth in W.S. 36-12-109 and all water and mineral rights appurtenant not previously appropriated are the exclusive property of the state and subject to its jurisdiction and control.
36-12-104. Existing rights under federal law. Until equivalent measures are enacted by the legislature, the rights and privileges of the people of this state granted under the provisions of existing federal law are preserved under administration by the board of land commissioners.
36-12-105. Interstate compacts. Land in the state which has been administered by the United States under interstate compacts will continue to be administered by the state in conformity with those compacts.
36-12-106. Multiple use. The land shall be used to foster, promote and encourage the optimum development of the state’s human, industrial, mineral, agricultural, water, wildlife and wildlife habitat, timber and recreational resources.
36-12-107. Proceeds to the general fund. The proceeds of sales, fees, rents, royalties or other receipts from the land paid to the state under this act shall be deposited in the general fund.
36-12-108. Enforcement of provisions; civil actions; penalties. (a) The state has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this act. (b) An individual may institute a civil action to recover damages for injury or loss sustained as the result of a violation of the provisions of this act. (c) Any person who attempts to exercise […]
36-12-109. Definition. (a) As used in this act “land” means all land and water within the exterior boundaries of the state of Wyoming except land and water: (i) To which title is held by a private person or entity; (ii) To which title was held by the state or a municipality in the state before […]
