License, Rental, or Lease Agreement for Grazing on Public Lands This License Agreement is made this the day of ____________________, 20____
between the State of ____________________ (hereafter referred to as Licensor ) and
__________________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Licensee ) of
___________________________________________________ (Street Address, City, State), 1.Grant of LicenseLicensor hereby licenses to Licensee for a term of years, the property described as
follows: (Insert legal description or attached as Exhibit) Licensee is granted this license for the purpose of grazing not more than _______ (number)
____________________ (sheep or cattle). Licensee is limited to grazing ______ head per acre.
This license is granted subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.2. License FeeLicensee shall pay to Licensor an annual fee of ________________________ Dollars
($______) payable each year on ____________________ (month and day), in advance.
Licensee shall also pay Licensor on demand any sum that may have to be expended after the
expiration, revocation or termination of this license in restoring the premises to its original
condition.3. Supervision and Control of LandIn addition to the regulations for the use of the land to which reference is made in
Paragraph 19 of this license, the use of the property shall be subject to the general supervision
and control of the ________________________ (e.g., Director of Public Lands) herein referred
to as Officer, and to all rules and regulations regarding ingress, egress, safety, sanitation, and
security that may be prescribed by Officer.4.Inventory and Condition ReportAn inventory and condition report of all personal property and improvements belonging
to Licensor included in this license shall be made by a representative of Licensor and a
representative of Licensee to reflect the present condition of the property as of the
commencement date of this license. A copy of the inventory and condition report shall be
attached to this document as Exhibit A and become a part of this document as if it were
originally incorporated in this document. On the expiration, revocation or termination of this
license, a similar inventory and condition report shall be prepared and submitted to Officer. It
shall constitute the basis for settlement by Licensee with Officer for property shown to be lost,
damaged or destroyed. The property shall be either replaced or restored to the condition required
by Licensor, or at the election of Licensor, reimbursement made by Licensee at the then current
market value.5.Condition of PropertyLicensee has inspected and knows the condition of the property, and it is understood that
the property is hereby licensed without any representation or warranty by Licensor whatsoever,
and without obligation on the part of Licensor to make any alterations, repairs, or additions to the
property.6.Restrictions on Assignment of LicenseLicensee shalt neither transfer nor assign this license or any property on the premises, nor
shall Licensee grant any interest or privilege whatsoever in connection with this license without
permission in writing from Officer.7.Reservation of Right of EntryLicensor, its officers, agents and employees, reserves the right to enter the premises at
any time and for any purpose necessary or convenient in connection with river, harbor and flood
control work, to remove timber from the property, and to flood the property whenever necessary.
Licensor shall make every reasonable effort to avoid unnecessary injury to or death of
Licensees livestock on the premises when it is necessary to flood the property; but, in any
event, licensee shall have no claim for damages of any character on account thereof against
Licensor, or any officer, agent or employee thereof.8.Nonliability of Licensor for Damages for Damage or Injury; Hold Harmless Clause.Licensor shall not be responsible for damages to property or injuries to persons that may
arise from or be incident to the use and occupation of the property, or for damages to the
property or injuries to the person of Licensee. Licensor shall not be responsible for damages to
the property or injuries to the person of Licensees officers, agents, servants or employees, or
others who may be on the property at their invitation or the invitation of any one of them, arising
from or incident to the flooding of the property by Licensor or flooding from any other cause, or
arising from or incident to any other government activities. Licensee shall hold licensor harmless
from any and all claims.9.Licensee s Duty to Protect PropertyLicensee shall at all times exercise due diligence in the protection of the property against
damage or destruction by fire and other causes.
10. Repair or Replacement of Licensor s PropertyAny property of Licensor that is damaged or destroyed by Licensee because of
Licensees use and occupation of the property shall be promptly repaired or replaced by
Licensee to the satisfaction of Officer. Instead of repair or replacement, Licensee shall, if so
required by Officer, pay to Licensor an amount sufficient to compensate for the loss sustained by
Licensor by reason of damages to or destruction of government property.11.Restrictions on Exploitation of PropertyLicensee shall not cut timber, conduct mining or drilling operations, remove sand, gravel
or associated substances from the ground, except in the exercise of mineral rights reserved to the
record owner of the property, or commit waste of any kind. Licensee shall not in any manner
substantially change the contour or condition of the property except for changes required in
carrying out soil and water conservation methods and measures.12.Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and RegulationsLicensee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of any
governmental agency where the licensed property is located, with regard to construction,
sanitation, licenses or permits to engage in Licensee s grazing activities, and any other
authorized matter.13. Restrictions on ConstructionLicensee shall not construct any permanent structure on the property and shall not
construct any temporary structure or advertising sign on it without the prior written consent of
Officer.14.Payment of Taxes and AssessmentsLicensee shall pay to the proper authorities, when due, all taxes, assessments and similar
charges that, at any time during the term of the license, may be taxed, assessed or imposed on
Licensor or on Licensee with respect to or on the property.15. Resolution of DisputesExcept as otherwise specifically provided in this license, all disputes concerning questions of fact
that may arise under this license that are not disposed of by mutual agreement shall be decided
by Officer, who shall reduce his decision to writing and mail a copy of the decision to licensee at
his address shown in this license. Within ________ days from the mailing, Licensee may appeal
to Licensor, whose written decision, or that of its designated representative, shall be final and
conclusive on the parties. Pending decision of a dispute, licensee shall proceed with the
performance of the license in full.
16.TerminationThis license may be terminated by Licensee at any time by giving to Officer at least _____ days
notice in writing, provided that in case of termination, no refund by Licensor of any fees
previously paid shall be made.17.Payment of UtilitiesLicensee shall pay the cost, as determined by Officer, of producing and supplying any utilities
and other services furnished by Licensor for the use of Licensee. Licensor shall be under no
obligation to furnish utilities or services. Payment shall be made in the manner prescribed by officer on bills rendered monthly.18. InsuranceFor any period that Licensee is in possession of the licensed property pursuant to the provisions
and conditions provided in this license, Licensee shall procure and maintain, at Licensees own
expense, a standard fire and extended coverage insurance policy on the property to the full
insurable value of the policy. Licensee shall procure the insurance from any responsible
company. The insurance policy shall provide that in the event of loss, the proceeds of the policy, at the election of Licensor, shall be payable to Licensee to be used solely for the repair,
restoration or replacement of the property damaged or destroyed, and any balance of the
proceeds not required for the repair, restoration or replacement of the property damaged or
destroyed shall be paid to Licensor. In the event Licensor does not elect, by notice in writing to
the insurer within ________ days after the damage or destruction occurs, to have the proceeds
paid to Licensee for the purposes set forth above, then the proceeds shall be paid to Licensor,
provided that the insurer, after payment of any proceeds to Licensee in accordance with the
provisions of the policy, shall have no obligation or liability with respect to the use or disposition
of the proceeds by Licensee. Nothing contained in this section shall be considered an obligation
on Licensor to repair, restore or replace the licensed property or any part thereof.15.Maintenance of Conservation StructuresLicensee shall maintain, in a manner satisfactory to Officer, terraces and other soil and water conservation structures that may be in existence on the property at the beginning of or that
may be constructed during the term of this license. The use of the property by Licensee shall be
in accordance with good soil conservation practices and with the regulations attached hereto as
Exhibit B.16.Prohibition Against Liquor and Gambling on PropertyLicensee shall not sell or deal in beer, wine or any intoxicating liquors on the property, or permit any gambling or games of chance on the premises. Licensee shall not install or operate
any device or conduct any activities on the property that violate federal law, the law of the state
in which the licensed property is located or any local statute or ordinance.17. Fish and Wildlife Management Programs; Access by PublicLicensee shall cooperate in programs for management and improvement of fish and wildlife. To further such programs, Licensee shall also cooperate in making the property
available for free public fishing. Licensee, at Licensees option, may also make the property
available for free public hunting, and may regulate public access for hunting purposes so as to
protect Licensees employees, guests, property and livestock from unreasonable risk of harm.18.Restoration of Property on Expiration or TerminationOn or before the date of expiration of this license, or its termination by Licensee,
Licensee shall vacate the premises, remove Licensees property from the premises and restore
them to as good order and condition as that existing on the date of commencement of the license,
normal wear and tear excepted. If this license is revoked, Licensee shall vacate the property,
remove Licensees property from the premises and restore the property to its prior condition
within the time that Licensor may designate, which shall be a reasonable period of time. In either
event, if Licensee shall fail or neglect to remove Licensee s property and to restore the premises,
then, at the option of Licensor, the property of Licensee shall either become the property of
Licensor without compensation, or Licensor may cause it to be removed and the premises to be
restored at the expense of Licensee, and no claim for damages against Licensor shall be created
by or made on account of the removal and restoration work.19. NoticesAll notices to be given pursuant to this License shall be addressed to parties at the
addresses provided in this license. Notices shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when
addressed as specified above and deposited postage prepaid in the United States mail.20.Licensee s Warranty Concerning Brokers and Selling AgenciesLicensee warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this license on an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage,
brokerage or contingency, except for bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial
or selling agencies maintained by Licensee for the purpose of securing business. For breach or
violation of this warranty Licensor shall have the right to annul this license without liability or,
in its discretion, to require Licensee to pay, in addition to license fees or consideration, the full
amount of commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.21.Adjustment in Fees or Revocation or Amendment of LicenseIn the event Licensor revokes this license or in any other manner materially reduces the
area covered by the license prior to its date of expiration, an equitable adjustment in the fees paid
or later to be paid according to this agreement shall be made. This provision shall not apply in
the event of revocation because of a breach by Licensee of any of the terms and conditions of
this license.WITNESS our signatures the day and year first written above. __________________________________________________________LicensorLicensee