12 §549-A. Definitions
§549-A. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).] 1. Development. “Development” means all of the methods used in the preparation of a known and presumed economically extractable ore deposit for mining. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 […]
12 §549-B. Exploration permits, exploration claims and mining leases
§549-B. Exploration permits, exploration claims and mining leases 1. Authority to explore. An individual over 18 years of age or other person may enter upon state lands, including lands held under specific trust instruments when the trust is consistent with mineral development, on receipt of an exploration permit from the director of the survey for […]
12 §549-C. Compliance with regulatory laws
§549-C. Compliance with regulatory laws Nothing in this subchapter may be deemed to relieve any explorer or mining lessee from the obligation to comply with all applicable environmental or other regulatory laws and rules of the State. [PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 201, §2 (NEW).
12 §550. Annual exploration registration
§550. Annual exploration registration Annual registration shall be required as provided in this section. [PL 1985, c. 201, §3 (NEW).] 1. Registration. Any person conducting mineral exploration where the total exploration expenses incurred in a calendar year exceed $25,000 on private, leased or otherwise acquired lands within the State must register with the director. […]
12 §550-A. Notice of intent to file (REPEALED)
§550-A. Notice of intent to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 201, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 819, §A17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 653, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF).
12 §543. Director of the survey
§543. Director of the survey 1. Director. The executive head of the survey holds the offices of director of the survey and State Geologist. The executive head of the survey shall personally attend to the duties of those offices so far as practicable. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §3 (COR).] 2. Powers and […]
12 §549. Jurisdiction
§549. Jurisdiction The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources and the agencies having jurisdiction over state-owned lands have jurisdiction, as set forth in this subchapter, over all state-owned lands for the purpose of mineral development and mining on that land. The Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning and the agencies having […]
12 §544. Natural Areas Program
§544. Natural Areas Program 1. Establishment. The Natural Areas Program is established within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and is administered by the commissioner. [PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).] 2. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following […]
12 §544-A. Natural Areas Advisory Board (REPEALED)
§544-A. Natural Areas Advisory Board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 395, §9 (RP).
12 §544-B. Responsibilities of commissioner
§544-B. Responsibilities of commissioner The commissioner has the following responsibilities pertaining to natural areas. [PL 1999, c. 556, §13 (NEW).] 1. Conservation of natural areas. The commissioner shall promote conservation of natural areas by: A. Making available current and accurate information to all appropriate entities to interpret, educate or otherwise inform so as […]