La. R.S. 30:125

All proposals for mineral leases under this Subpart shall be submitted to and examined by the secretary who shall transmit them to the board for its action. All proposals shall be submitted by application in the form required by the department, giving the description of the land, including a map, and submission of six hundred dollars, payable to the office of mineral resources, to satisfy the cost of processing the application. The fee shall not be returned, even in the event of a bid.