Natural resources: gas and oil; ownership and conveyance rights associated with pore space; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 395'25
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Overview
This act establishes the ownership and conveyance rights related to subsurface pore space in Michigan. It clarifies that the owner of the surface land generally owns the pore space beneath it, unless specifically severed. The act outlines how pore space can be separated from surface ownership and how those rights can be transferred, while also preserving existing mineral rights and surface use rights.
Key provisions
- Pore space ownership is generally tied to surface land ownership.
- Pore space can be severed from surface ownership through conveyance, reservation, or lease.
- Instruments severing pore space rights must describe the location and scope of those rights.
- Severed pore space interests can be independently sold or leased.
- The act does not affect existing mineral rights or surface use rights.
- The act does not alter rights to pore space acquired before its effective date.
- The act requires enactment of Senate Bill No. 395 and another bill (S01283'25 or H01283'25) to take effect.
Who is affected
- Landowners
- Mineral rights owners
- Surface property owners
- Energy companies
- Government agencies
Notable changes
- Defines ‘pore space’ and ‘confining zone’ for clarity.
- Specifies how pore space can be transferred and the details required in transfer documents.
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