A person who desires to engage in an exploration project must:
1. File with the Division, upon a form approved by it, an application for a permit. The application must include:
(a) The name and address of the applicant and, if a corporation or other business entity, the name and address of its principal officers and its registered agent for service of process;
(b) An exploration map or sketch in sufficient detail to enable the Division to locate the area to be explored and to determine whether significant environmental problems are likely to result;
(c) The kinds of prospecting and excavation techniques that will be used in the exploration project; and
(d) Any other information required by the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 519A.160.
2. Pay to the Division the application fee established in the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 519A.160.
3. Agree in writing to assume responsibility for the reclamation of any surface area damaged as a result of the exploration project.
4. Not be in default of any other obligation relating to reclamation pursuant to this chapter.
5. File with the Division a bond or other surety in a form approved by the Administrator and in an amount required by the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 519A.160.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1284; A 2007, 2720)