149. The lessee has access to the parcel of land subject to his lease and he may extract or mine surface mineral substances thereon.
However, on land granted, alienated or leased by the State for purposes other than mining purposes, the rights referred to in the first paragraph may be exercised only as provided in section 235.
1987, c. 64, s. 149; 1999, c. 40, s. 178.