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North Dakota mineral rights can be:

Correct Answer

B) Severed and sold separately

In North Dakota, mineral rights (oil, gas, coal) can be severed from surface rights. This is especially important given the state's Bakken oil formation. Buyers should verify mineral rights ownership.

Answer Options
A
Never separated from surface
B
Severed and sold separately
C
Only state-owned
D
Only transferred by will

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

Bakkensplit-estatetitle-search

Key Terms:

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