65A-6-9. Shut-in gas wells.
(1) Under a mineral lease for oil and gas, gas is considered to be produced in paying quantities from a shut-in gas well if the shut-in gas well is capable of producing gas in paying quantities, but the gas cannot be marketed at a reasonable price due to existing marketing or transportation conditions.
(2) The division shall make rules establishing: a minimum rental or minimum royalty for a shut-in gas well that is considered to be producing gas in paying quantities; and the basis upon which the minimum rental or minimum royalty shall be paid. The minimum rental or minimum royalty may not be less than twice the annual lease rental.