California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 10 — Actions in Particular Cases, Chapter 4.5 — Special Actions and Proceedings to Clear Title, Article 3 — Right of Entry or Occupation of Surface Lands Under Oil or Gas Lease, Section 772.060
It is against public policy for any oil or gas lease, at its inception, to provide for the waiver of any rights created by this article, or for such rights to be waived by amendment to any oil or gas lease within 20 years of the date of its execution by a plaintiff or the plaintiff’s predecessor in interest.
Notes
Prohibits an oil or gas lease, when first made, from waiving rights created by this article and likewise bars a plaintiff or predecessor from waiving those rights by lease amendment within 20 years after execution. The provision declares such early waiver contrary to public policy.
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