The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, on behalf of the state, is hereby authorized to lease any lands or interest therein under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas and other minerals or any one or more of them, on, in and under such lands.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 9-17-60 - Authorization for Leasing of Certain State Lands for Exploration, Development and Production - Lands of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=9-17-60· Version 2026