Royalty payments to landowners from mineral companies that would otherwise go to court may now be worked out through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's new ombudsman program.
A North Dakota program aimed at helping royalty owners and mineral companies settle issues with royalty payments is now available through the state Agriculture Department.
Royalty payments to landowners from mineral companies that would otherwise go to court may now be worked out through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's new ombudsman program.
Royalty payments to landowners from mineral companies that would otherwise go to court may now be worked out through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's new ombudsman program.
Royalty payments to landowners from mineral companies that would otherwise go to court may now be worked out through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's new ombudsman program.
Royalty payments to landowners from mineral companies that would otherwise go to court may now be worked out through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's new ombudsman program.
Lawmakers and oil lobbyists said an independent intermediary could help improve relations between royalty owners and companies by bridging gaps in communication.
Lawmakers and oil lobbyists said an independent intermediary could help improve relations between royalty owners and companies by bridging gaps in communication.
Western North Dakota landowners who lease their mineral rights to oil producers have long feuded with the powerful industry over access to information and disputed fees.