Section 4. Any person desiring to conduct an exploration for coal in the commonwealth shall file with the commissioner an application for a license to conduct exploration operations for coal. Each application for said exploration license shall be accompanied by a fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. Each application shall specify the exact tract of land to be explored, the right by which the applicant can enter upon the tract, the exact exploration to be conducted and the provisions made to restore the land surface after exploration is completed. Upon review by the commissioner the applicant shall be notified whether or not his application has been accepted. One hundred and eighty days after the conclusion of exploration the results of such exploration shall be made public by the licensee.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation
Section 3 - Powers and Duties of Department and Commissioner; Rules and Regulations
Section 4 - Coal Exploration License; Applications; Notice of Results
Section 6 - Term of License; Termination, Suspension and Revocation; Renewal
Section 7 - Examinations; Investigations; Monitoring; Record
Section 8 - Mining Inspectors; Appointment; Powers and Duties; Cease-Work Orders; Reports
Section 9 - Cease-Work Orders; Special Investigating Commission; Powers
Section 11 - Water Quality and Water Table; Rules and Regulations
Section 12 - Abandonment or Closure of Mine; Final Survey
Section 13 - Zoning Regulations