Section 45-6C-50 - Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations. - South Dakota Statutes

45-6C-50. Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations. Exploration operations shall be conducted as specified below:
(1) After July 1, 1982, any operator proposing to engage in a new exploration operation shall comply with the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Applications for exploration operation permits filed under the provisions of chapter 45-6A prior to and pending on July 1, 1982, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(3) Exploration permits granted under the provisions of chapter 45-6A prior to July 1, 1982, are valid for purposes of this chapter.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306, § 50.