27-251. Application for mineral exploration permit A. Any natural person over eighteen years of age and any other person qualified to transact business in this state may apply to the state land commissioner for a mineral exploration permit on the state land in one or more of the rectangular subdivisions of twenty acres, more or […]
27-252. Terms of mineral exploration permit; definition A. Every mineral exploration permit shall be for a term of one year from the date of issuance, subject to renewals as provided in this article for an aggregate of not to exceed five years from such date, and shall give to the permittee the rights, subject to […]
27-253. Renewal of permit The holder of an exploration permit may, prior to expiration of the annual period for which such permit was issued, or prior to expiration of the annual period for which such permit was renewed, file with the department an application for renewal of such permit for the ensuing annual period. No […]
27-254. Mineral lease Following discovery of a valuable mineral deposit upon the state land covered by a mineral exploration permit within a rectangular subdivision of twenty acres, more or less, or lot, of the public land survey, the permittee may apply to the commissioner for a mineral lease upon the state land within such rectangular […]
27-255. Bonds A. The commissioner, in his discretion, may require the applicant for a mineral exploration permit, prior to issuance of such permit, to file with the commissioner a surety bond, in form and amount and with surety approved by the commissioner, conditioned upon the prompt payment to the owner and lessee of the surface […]
27-256. Assignment Any mineral exploration permit issued hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by the permittee, but such assignment shall not become effective unless and until a copy thereof is filed with the department and is approved by the commissioner. The assignee shall succeed to all of the rights and shall be […]
