CHAPTER 45-6C

MINERAL EXPLORATION

45-6C-1    Citation of chapter.

45-6C-2    Legislative findings and policy.

45-6C-3    Definition of terms.

45-6C-4    Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.

45-6C-5    Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.

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

45-6C-7    Notice form--Contents.

45-6C-8    Plan of reclamation--Contents.

45-6C-9    Map of exploration area.

45-6C-10    Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

45-6C-11    Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

45-6C-12    Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.

45-6C-13    Time for commencement of exploration operation.

45-6C-14    Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

45-6C-15    Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.

45-6C-16    Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.

45-6C-17    Fee for notice of intent.

45-6C-18    Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

45-6C-19    Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

45-6C-20    Criteria for determining amount of surety.

45-6C-21    Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

45-6C-22    Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

45-6C-23    Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

45-6C-24    Surety liability continues until released.

45-6C-25    Surety penalty--Amount.

45-6C-26    Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

45-6C-27    Explosives.

45-6C-28    Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.

45-6C-29    Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

45-6C-30    45-6C-30. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 104.

45-6C-31    Test holes used for water wells.

45-6C-32    Roads and trails.

45-6C-33    Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

45-6C-34    Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

45-6C-35    Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

45-6C-36    Violation--Notice to operator.

45-6C-37    Violation--Cease and desist order.

45-6C-38    Violation--Hearing.

45-6C-39    Violation--Suspension of operations.

45-6C-40    Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

45-6C-41    Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

45-6C-42    Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

45-6C-43    Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

45-6C-44    Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.

45-6C-45    Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

45-6C-46    Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

45-6C-47    Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

45-6C-48    Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

45-6C-49    General powers of board.

45-6C-50    45-6C-50. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 105.

45-6C-51    Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

45-6C-52    Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.

45-6C-53    Transfer of notice of intent.

45-6C-54    Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.

45-6C-55    Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.