Any person desiring to conduct an exploration operation shall file with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation on a form approved by the Board of Minerals and Environment. Each notice of intent shall be limited to sixteen contiguous townships. The notice of intent shall include the following:

1. (1) A notice form pursuant to § 45-6C-7;
2. (2) A plan of reclamation pursuant to § 45-6C-8;
3. (3) A map pursuant to § 45-6C-9; and
4. (4) A fee pursuant to § 45-6C-17.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306 , § 6; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3 ), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.