82-4-104. Application. The provisions of this part shall not apply where any preparatory work was conducted prior to January 1, 1974, or for which contracts for preparatory work or the sale of Montana coal from a new strip mine by an operator holding a valid permit under 82-4-221 were in existence and proven specific notice thereof given to the department prior to January 1, 1974.
History: En. 50-1617 by Sec. 17, Ch. 280, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1617.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 82. Minerals, Oil, and Gas
Part 1. Strip and Underground Mine Siting
82-4-102. Intent -- findings -- policy and purpose
82-4-105. through 82-4-110 reserved
82-4-113. Receipts paid into general fund
82-4-114. through 82-4-120 reserved
82-4-122. Application and approval of permit
82-4-123. Permit fee and surety bond
82-4-124. Permit -- authority under and renewal
82-4-127. Effect of siting permit on subsequent mining permits
82-4-128. Termination of permit
82-4-129. Noncompliance -- suspension of permits
82-4-130. Procedure for hearings
82-4-131. through 82-4-140 reserved