The Board of Minerals and Environment shall renew an exploration operation permit if the application complies with the requirements of this chapter. The board may not deny a permit renewal except for one or more of the following reasons:

1. (1) The renewal application is incomplete or the surety has not been posted;
2. (2) The operator has not paid the required renewal fee;
3. (3) The operator has not complied with the terms and conditions of the original exploration operation permit;
4. (4) The operator has failed to provide the reports required by § 45-6D-39.

Source: SL 1982, ch 307 , § 50.