82-4-125. Refusal of permit. (1) The department may not issue a permit under this part if it finds that a new strip mine or a new underground mine is not consistent with the purposes and policies of this part.
(2) The department shall not approve a new strip-mining site, a new underground-mining site, or preparatory worksite for any areas of land or water included in the application if the department determines that the area could not be approved under the criteria specified in 82-4-227.
(3) The department shall not issue a permit under this part if a proposed reclamation plan does not meet the requirements of part 2 of this chapter.
History: En. 50-1608 by Sec. 8, Ch. 280, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 441, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1608.
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