Mineral Exploration

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Section
45-6C-1

Citation of chapter.

Section
45-6C-2

Legislative findings and policy.

Section
45-6C-3

Definition of terms.

Section
45-6C-4

Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.

Section
45-6C-5

Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.

Section
45-6C-6

Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

Section
45-6C-7

Notice form--Contents.

Section
45-6C-8

Plan of reclamation--Contents.

Section
45-6C-9

Map of exploration area.

Section
45-6C-10

Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

Section
45-6C-11

Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

Section
45-6C-12

Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.

Section
45-6C-13

Time for commencement of exploration operation.

Section
45-6C-14

Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section
45-6C-15

Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.

Section
45-6C-16

Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.

Section
45-6C-17

Fee for notice of intent.

Section
45-6C-18

Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

Section
45-6C-19

Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

Section
45-6C-20

Criteria for determining amount of surety.

Section
45-6C-21

Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

Section
45-6C-22

Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

Section
45-6C-23

Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

Section
45-6C-24

Surety liability continues until released.

Section
45-6C-25

Surety penalty--Amount.

Section
45-6C-26

Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

Section
45-6C-27

Explosives.

Section
45-6C-28

Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.

Section
45-6C-29

Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

Section
45-6C-30

Repealed.

Section
45-6C-31

Test holes used for water wells.

Section
45-6C-32

Roads and trails.

Section
45-6C-33

Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

Section
45-6C-34

Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

Section
45-6C-35

Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

Section
45-6C-36

Violation--Notice to operator.

Section
45-6C-37

Violation--Cease and desist order.

Section
45-6C-38

Violation--Hearing.

Section
45-6C-39

Violation--Suspension of operations.

Section
45-6C-40

Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

Section
45-6C-41

Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

Section
45-6C-42

Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

Section
45-6C-43

Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

Section
45-6C-44

Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.

Section
45-6C-45

Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

Section
45-6C-46

Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

Section
45-6C-47

Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

Section
45-6C-48

Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

Section
45-6C-49

General powers of board.

Section
45-6C-50

Repealed.

Section
45-6C-51

Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

Section
45-6C-52

Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.

Section
45-6C-53

Transfer of notice of intent.

Section
45-6C-54

Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.

Section
45-6C-55

Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.