An operator may appeal a decision of the secretary of agriculture and natural resources to deny or rescind a mining license to the Board of Minerals and Environment. After providing the operator the opportunity for hearing, the board shall either confirm the secretary's decision or reinstate the license.

Source: SL 1983, ch 308 , § 13; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3 ), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.