This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in leasing the rights to a whole or partial interest in the proceeds from the sale of oil or gas, produced from a specific tract for investors.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Drilling for oil and gas or oil and gas exploration--are classified in 213, Support Activities for Mining; and
• Trading, on own account, the rights to a whole or partial interest in the proceeds from the sale of oil or gas, produced from a specific tract--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5239102, Oil Royalty Traders, Investing on Own Account.