76-166. Same; lessee liable in damages. The lessee, under any oil, gas or other mineral lease executed by the board, shall be liable in damages to any surface lessee and to the state for any and all injury, damage or loss which may be caused by any act or omission of the lessee to any property of the surface lessee or to any property of the state located upon or used in connection with said lands.

History: L. 1943, ch. 268, § 3; March 5.