19-8-9: [Suspension of production; authorization by commissioner of public lands; extension of primary term of lease; secondary term of lease not determined by.]

Provided the lessee complies with all other terms and conditions of the lease, a suspension of production authorized by the commissioner of public lands shall:

A. if it occurs during the fixed or primary term of such lease, extend the term of such lease for a period of time equal to the period of such suspension; or

B. if it occurs during the indeterminable or secondary term of such lease, prevent the lease from determining in accordance with the limitation of such lease.