Section 45-6C-45 – Violation–Civil penalty–Liability for damages to environment.
45-6C-45. Violation–Civil penalty–Liability for damages to environment. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars per day nor more than one thousand dollars per day for each day which such violation occurs, or is liable for damages to the environment of […]
Section 45-6C-46 – Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.
45-6C-46. Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation. It is a violation of this chapter to refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Board of Minerals and Environment who, after presenting appropriate credentials, requests entry for the purpose of inspection under this chapter; nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or […]
Section 45-6C-47 – Jurisdiction and authority of board–Employment of personnel–Legal services provided by attorney general.
45-6C-47. Jurisdiction and authority of board–Employment of personnel–Legal services provided by attorney general. The Board of Minerals and Environment shall carry out and administer the provisions of this chapter. The board has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property, public and private, necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Department of Agriculture […]
Section 45-6C-48 – Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.
45-6C-48. Assistance provided by other departments and agencies. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, the Department of Education, the commissioner of school and public lands, and local conservation districts shall furnish the Board of Minerals and Environment and its designees, as far as practicable, whatever data and […]
Section 45-6C-49 – General powers of board.
45-6C-49. General powers of board. The Board of Minerals and Environment may: (1)Administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, and compel their attendance at a hearing; (2)Accept gifts, contributions, federal grants-in-aid, or financial aid from any other source for accomplishing plugging and reclamation; (3)Carry out plugging of test holes and reclamation of affected lands. Source: SL […]
Section 45-6C-39 – Violation–Suspension of operations.
45-6C-39. Violation–Suspension of operations. Upon a determination, after hearing, that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Board of Minerals and Environment may order the operator to suspend all exploration operations within the state. If the board issues such order, the operator may continue the exploration operation only for the purpose of bringing the […]
Section 45-6C-29 – Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes–Rules.
45-6C-29. Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes–Rules. The Board of Minerals and Environment shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to regulate the capping, sealing, and plugging of all test holes drilled pursuant to this chapter. Such rules shall provide for the capping, sealing, and plugging of all such test holes, the prevention of any […]
Section 45-6C-31 – Test holes used for water wells.
45-6C-31. Test holes used for water wells. If any test holes drilled are to be ultimately used or are to be converted to water wells, the user shall comply with the provisions of chapter 46-6. Source: SL 1982, ch 306, §31.
Section 45-6C-32 – Roads and trails.
45-6C-32. Roads and trails. The operator shall construct all roads and trails developed for the exploration project to minimize sedimentation and erosion by the placement of water bars and similar structures, road placement on the contour, revegetation of roadwork and embankment slopes, or by using other necessary methods. Source: SL 1982, ch 306, §32.
Section 45-6C-33 – Restoration of drill sites and affected land.
45-6C-33. Restoration of drill sites and affected land. The operator shall restore each drill site and other affected land as nearly as possible to its original condition including backfilling all mudpits, scattering any drill cuttings left on the surface, reseeding the drill site and approach trails, removing shot wire, or other action as may be […]