Mississippi HB1079 would revert mineral rights to surface owners after ten years of nonproduction.
Mississippi HB1079 establishes that mineral estates separated from the surface estate will revert to the surface owner if there is no production or attempt to produce minerals within ten years. The period may be interrupted if production or drilling occurs, restarting the ten-year countdown. If interrupted and less than 180 days remain, the period extends to 180 days. The act defines nonproduction for oil and gas and takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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