The board, in lieu of leasing property as provided in this article, if it deems such action to be for the best public interest, may lease lands for the production of oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances therefrom jointly with the lands of an adjoining landowner.
Cal. Water Code § 8673
Lease and Sale of Property
Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.
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