Right - of - way across school and public lands--Extra width--Governor's approval

A pipeline company planning to construct a pipeline in this state may locate and construct the pipeline across any of the school and public lands of this state, and may, for that purpose, hold, occupy, and enjoy a right - of - way therefore, as provided in § 49-7-13 as well as such extra width as may be necessary for cuts, embankments, and other works of the pipeline, subject to the approval of the Governor. Source: SL 1980, ch 321 , § 4.