(a) In this section, “permit” includes all areas approved in the application for mining.
(b) A permit that has been revoked under § 15-514(a) of this subtitle may be reinstated for the sole purpose of reissuing all or part of the permit to another qualified operator in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(c) In order to be qualified to obtain a reissued permit under this section, an operator shall:
(1) Provide to the Director proof of the right to mine as required by § 15-505(g) of this subtitle;
(2) Enter into an agreement with the Department to assume the duties and responsibilities of the permit and to conduct mining operations in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle, regulations issued under this subtitle, and the conditions of the permit;
(3) File with the Department a performance bond as required under § 15-507 of this subtitle; and
(4) Provide to the Director any other information required to reissue the permit in accordance with this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 15-502 - Declaration of Policy
Section 15-503 - Rules and Regulations Generally
Section 15-504 - Open-Pit Mining Operator's License
Section 15-505 - Open-Pit Mining Permit Generally
Section 15-506 - Designation of Areas as Unsuitable for Strip Mining
Section 15-509 - Mine Reclamation Surcharge; Bond Supplement Surcharge
Section 15-512 - State Participation in Cost of Revegetation
Section 15-514 - Revocation of Permit and Forfeiture on Bond
Section 15-514.1 - Reissuance of Permit to Another Qualified Operator
Section 15-515 - Disposition of Funds; Right of Entry
Section 15-516 - Water Supply Replacement Reserve
Section 15-517 - Bond Supplement Reserve
Section 15-518 - Prospecting for Coal
Section 15-519 - Assumption of Certain Costs by Department
Section 15-520 - Penalties Under Subtitle
Section 15-521 - Civil Penalties
Section 15-522 - Liability of Officers or Agents for Corporate Violations
Section 15-523 - Enforcement or Enjoining Violation of Order, Notice, Rule, Regulation, or Permit
Section 15-524 - Protection of Interest in Water Resources; Replacement of Water Supply
Section 15-525 - Blasting or Use of Explosives
Section 15-526 - Oaths and Subpoenas; Record of Hearing
Section 15-527 - State Employees Not to Have Financial Interest