27-1293. New exploration operation


A. Beginning January 1, 2007, the owner or operator of a new exploration operation
shall furnish a financial assurance mechanism to the state mine inspector in an amount
equivalent to two thousand dollars per acre of new surface disturbance, unless the
inspector approves a cost estimate for an amount less than two thousand dollars per acre.


B. An owner or operator may provide a single financial assurance mechanism for all
of its exploration operations conducted in this state.