§ 52-318-2

For purposes of Sections 1 through 8 of this act: 1. 'Operator' means a mineral owner or lessee who is engaged in drilling or preparing to drill for oil or gas; and2. 'Surface owner' means the owner or owners of record of the surface of the property on which the drilling operation is to occur.Added by Laws 1982, c. 341, § 1, operative July 1, 1982.