(a) When, by sale, lease, assignment, or otherwise, one operator succeeds to the interest of another in any uncompleted mining operation, the Department may release the first operator from all liabilities imposed on him by this subtitle with reference to the operation and transfer the permit to the successor operator, if both operators have complied with the requirements of this subtitle and the successor operator assumes the duties and responsibilities of the first operator with reference to reclamation of the land according to the authorized mining and reclamation plan and posts suitable bond or other security required by § 15-612 of this subtitle.
(b) The successor operator shall pay a $20 fee on filing a transfer of permit.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Deep Mine Control
Section 15-602 - Legislative Intent
Section 15-603 - Powers and Duties of Secretary Generally
Section 15-604 - Disposition of Fees
Section 15-606 - Permit Generally
Section 15-607 - Regulations Regarding Damage Due to Subsidence
Section 15-608 - Replacement of Water Supplies
Section 15-609 - Transfer of Permit
Section 15-610 - Activities Not Meeting Requirements of Subtitle
Section 15-613 - Forfeiture of Bond or Deposit
Section 15-614 - Operation After Forfeiture