HRS §182-9.5
When the board can force a shared mining plan
The board can order mining lessees or mineral rights owners on nearby properties to work together under one plan. It can do this if the plan prevents waste, gets more minerals out, avoids unnecessary digging, or helps develop the resource. The board decides on its own or after someone asks.
landowners
The statute, as written — Unitization
Upon motion by the board or petition filed by any mining lessee, the board, in its discretion, may order such lessees or owners of mineral rights on adjoining properties to collectively adopt, and operate under, a cooperative or unit plan of development, if the board finds that such a plan will prevent the waste of any mineral, increase the ultimate recovery, avoid the drilling, digging, or excavating of any unnecessary well, or for such other reason that would encourage and promote the development of any mineral resource.
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