Property Ownership

An oil and gas lease in Arkansas grants the lessee the right to:

APurchase the surface land
BExplore for and produce oil, gas, and associated hydrocarbons from the leased mineral estate✓ Correct
CConduct surface mining only
DSublease to any party without the lessor's consent

Explanation

An oil and gas lease grants the lessee the right to explore for and produce oil, natural gas, and associated hydrocarbons from the mineral estate described in the lease. The lessor (mineral rights owner) receives a royalty on production.

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