§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 […]
§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 […]
§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).
§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 […]
