Section 45-6D-66 - Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations. - South Dakota Statutes

45-6D-66. Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations. Permits for uranium exploration operations shall be obtained as specified below:
(1) After July 1, 1982, any operator proposing to engage in a new uranium exploration operation must first obtain a permit pursuant to 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 permits for purposes of this chapter and are subject to the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of renewal.

Source: SL 1982, ch 307, § 66.