For the privilege of severing energy minerals in this state, there is imposed on the owner or operator of any energy mineral an excise tax, to be termed a “severance tax,” equal to four and one-half percent of the taxable value of any energy minerals severed and saved by or for the owner or operator.

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Source: SL 1977, ch 93, § 1; SL 1978, ch 81, § 1; SL 1979, ch 78, § 1; SL 2008, ch 37, § 94.