An owner or operator may provide the State Mine Inspector with a surety bond as financial assurance for reclamation. The surety bond shall be an indemnity agreement in a sum certain payable to the state of Arizona, executed by the owner or operator as principal and shall be supported by the performance guarantee of a corporation licensed to do business as a surety in the state of Arizona.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 6, 1997 (Supp. 97-1).