[§166E-11] Lease negotiation. (a) The department may negotiate and enter into leases with any person who:
(b) Lands eligible for lease negotiations under this section are limited to lands that are:
(c) In negotiating and executing a lease as authorized, the board shall:
The department shall notify in writing those eligible for lease negotiations under this section and shall inform the applicants of the terms, conditions, and restrictions provided by this section. Any eligible person may apply for a lease by submitting a written application to the department within thirty days from the date of receipt of notification; provided that the department may require documentary proof from any applicant to determine that the applicant meets eligibility and qualification requirements for a lease. [L 2006, c 157, pt of §1]