HRS §182-15
Other use of surface of state lands
This section lets the state keep the right to lease, sell, or give away the surface of state land even after it grants a mining lease. If the state does that, the surface use must not interfere with the mining lease holder's rights.
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The statute, as written — Other use of surface of state lands
Where mining leases are granted on state lands, the board may reserve to the State the right to lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of the surface of the lands embraced within the lease. The lease, sale, or other disposal of the surface, if made, shall be subject to the rights of the holder of the mining lease.
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