The right of condemnation granted by Section 53-3-159, shall be without prejudice to the right of the owner of said land or of other rights or interests therein to drill or bore through the underground reservoir, stratum or formation so appropriated in such manner as shall comply with orders, rules and regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board issued for the purpose of protecting underground storage reservoirs, strata or formations against pollution and against the escape of natural gas or compressed air therefrom, and shall be without prejudice to the rights of the owners of said lands or other rights or interests therein as to all other uses thereof.Codes, 1942, § 6132-137; Laws, 1971, ch. 436, § 7, eff. 3/24/1971; Laws, 1992, ch. 344 § 8, eff. 4/20/1992.
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