74-89. Delay before mining permits issued.
No permit for the mining of uranium shall be issued to an applicant for either three years, beginning with the date of issuance of his first permit to explore for uranium, or for two years, beginning with the date of the filing of his first application for a permit to mine uranium, whichever comes first. (1983, c. 279, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 74 - Mines and Quarries
Article 8 - Control of Exploration for Uranium in North Carolina.
§ 74-75 - Legislative findings; declaration of policy.
§ 74-78 - Permits; application; granting; terms; duration; renewal.
§ 74-81 - Inspection and approval of abandonment; bond release; forfeiture.
§ 74-82 - Suspension, revocation or modification of permit.
§ 74-83 - Forfeiture proceedings.
§ 74-85 - Administrative and judicial review of decisions.
§ 74-87 - Penalty for violations.