[§141D-8] Disposition. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter and chapter 171 to the contrary, the department may dispose of the following by negotiation, drawing of lots, conversion, or public auction:
Except as provided by subsection (d), the department shall dispose of public lands by lease.
(b) In all dispositions, the department shall be subject to the requirements set forth in rules adopted by the board pursuant to section 141D-7 and subject to the following:
(c) A violation of any provision in this section shall be cause for the board to cancel the lease and take possession of the land, or take other action as the board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate; provided that the board shall provide notice to the lessee of the violation in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to section 141D-7.
(d) The board may issue easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry for uses that are consistent with the purposes for which the lands were set aside or are otherwise subject to the authority of the department pursuant to section 141D-9. [L 2022, c 221, pt of §1]