45-6C-6. Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

Any person desiring to conduct an exploration operation shall file with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation on a form approved by the Board of Minerals and Environment. Each notice of intent shall be limited to sixteen contiguous townships.

The notice of intent shall include the following:

(1)    A notice form pursuant to § 45-6C-7;

(2)    A plan of reclamation pursuant to § 45-6C-8;

(3)    A map pursuant to § 45-6C-9; and

(4)    A fee pursuant to § 45-6C-17.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306, § 6; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.