45-6D-6. Application for permit for exploration operations--Items comprising application.

Any person desiring to conduct a uranium exploration operation shall, prior to entry on the land, file with the Board of Minerals and Environment an application and receive a permit to conduct a uranium exploration operation on a form approved by the board. Each uranium exploration operation application shall be limited to sixteen contiguous townships.

An application for a permit shall include the following:

(1)    An application form pursuant to § 45-6D-7;

(2)    A plan of reclamation pursuant to § 45-6D-9;

(3)    A map pursuant to § 45-6D-10; and

(4)    A fee pursuant to § 45-6D-18.

Any person conducting uranium exploration activities that are not included within the scope of a uranium exploration operation is not required to file an application or receive an exploration operation permit required by this chapter.

Source: SL 1982, ch 307, § 6.