West Virginia Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease is a legal provision that addresses the payment of royalties to nonparticipating owners of mineral rights within a larger oil and gas lease. This stipulation ensures fair compensation for owners of segregated tracts who may not have actively leased their mineral rights. Nonparticipating royalties refer to the compensation paid to mineral rights owners who did not participate in the original lease negotiation but still have ownership rights in the segregated tracts covered by that lease. Under the West Virginia Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease, key aspects are enforced, including the fair calculation and timely payment of royalties to nonparticipating owners. This stipulation aims to protect the interests of nonparticipating owners and ensure they receive their proportionate share of the revenue generated from the development and extraction of oil and gas. There may be different types of West Virginia Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease, depending on specific circumstances or agreements. Some possible variations or subtypes of this stipulation include: 1. Standard Nonparticipating Royalty Stipulation: This is the commonly used stipulation that outlines the general terms, conditions, and methodology for calculating and paying nonparticipating royalties to owners of segregated tracts. 2. Specific Nonparticipating Royalty Stipulation: This variation may address unique circumstances or considerations related to the specific oil and gas lease, such as particular royalty payment structures or provisions for segregated tracts with uncommon characteristics. 3. Tract-Specific Nonparticipating Royalty Stipulation: In certain cases, where individual segregated tracts have distinct characteristics or importance, a tract-specific stipulation may be included to outline specific agreements and payment arrangements for those specific tracts. These are just a few examples of how the West Virginia Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease can be categorized based on variations in terms and coverage. Overall, this stipulation ensures that all owners of segregated tracts covered by an oil and gas lease receive their rightful share of royalties, regardless of their participation in the original lease negotiation.