§ 19-16. Necessity of contract with surface owner.

Neither this chapter, nor any permit issued hereunder, shall be interpreted to grant any right or license to the permittee to enter upon, use or occupy in any respect to the drilling or operation of any well, any surface land except by the written contract of the surface owner; nor shall it limit or prevent the free right of any owner to contract for the amount of damages, rights or privileges with respect to his own land and property.

(Ord. No. 929, § 14, 4-12-60)