49-623. Same; rules and regulations; fee amount determination.
(a) The director, with the approval of the commission, shall adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this act.
(b) The commission shall determine annually the amount necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this act for the next ensuing fiscal year and shall recommend to the director such license renewal, registration application, registration and registration renewal fees as the commission determines necessary for that purpose. The director shall adopt such fees by rule and regulation.
(c) Fees for license renewal, registration and registration renewal shall be based on an operator's acres of affected land or the tonnage of materials extracted by the operator during the preceding license year, or a combination thereof.
(d) Political subdivisions of the state shall be exempt from all fees imposed under this act.
History: L. 1994, ch. 197, § 23; July 1.