38-08-09.15. Agreement not violative of laws governing monopolies or restraint of trade

38-08-09.15. Agreement not violative of laws governing monopolies or restraint of trade. No agreement between or among lessees or other owners of oil and gas rights in oil and gas properties, entered into pursuant hereto or with a view or for the purpose of bringing about the unitized development or operation of such properties, may be held to violate any of the statutes of this state prohibiting monopolies or acts, arrangements, agreements, contracts, combinations, or conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce.