Oklahoma License Law

Oklahoma's oil and gas mineral rights are treated as real property. When a property is sold, what is the default rule regarding mineral rights?

AMineral rights always transfer with the surface rights unless specifically reserved✓ Correct
BMineral rights never transfer with the surface in Oklahoma
CMineral rights must be separately purchased and recorded
DMineral rights belong solely to the state of Oklahoma

Explanation

In Oklahoma, mineral rights are appurtenant to the surface and convey with the deed unless the seller specifically reserves them in the deed. Due to Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, agents must understand mineral rights and advise clients to review title reports carefully.

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