1. A. No person shall explore for, extract or produce minerals unless authorized by a mineral lease issued under this rule.
2. B. Notwithstanding the issuance of a mineral lease or special use permit, no person shall conduct any mining activity unless such activity is authorized under a permit or other authorization issued pursuant to the New Mexico Mining Act or comparable law.

[19.2.2.8 NMAC - N, 03/14/2001]