85-7-132 - Lien to enforce violations related to oil and gas production.
§ 85-7-132. Lien to enforce violations related to oil and gas production.
Every building, well or structure of any kind, and any fixed machinery, gearing or other fixture that may or may not be used or connected therewith, and all fixtures and equipment in the producing unit assigned such well by the Oil and Gas Board shall be liable for any penalty, civil fine or other expense arising from the violation of any statute of this state with respect to the conservation of oil and gas, or any provision of Sections 53-1-1 through 53-1-47 and Sections 53-3-1 through 53-3-21, or any rule, regulation or order made by the board thereunder. The Oil and Gas Board may use the provisions of this chapter to enforce any such lien. The Oil and Gas Board shall perfect such lien in the county or counties where the property or equipment involved in the violation is located. Such lien shall take effect as to purchasers or encumbrancers for a valuable consideration without notice thereof only from the time of filing notice of such lien as provided by Section 85-7-133.
Sources: Laws, 1997, ch. 482, § 1, eff from and after passage (approved March 27, 1997).