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TITLE 82. MINERALS, OIL, AND GAS
CHAPTER 4. RECLAMATION
Part 3. Metal Mine Reclamation
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Mont. Code Ann. § 82-4-334

Exception – geological phenomena

Upon proper application by the holder of an exploration license, the department may excuse such holder from reclamation obligations with reference to any specified openings or excavations exposing geological indications or phenomena of especial interest, even though the licensee does not apply or have any intention to apply for an operating permit for the land in which such openings or excavations have been made.

Official Annotations
History:
En. Sec. 7, Ch. 252, L. 1971
Amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 281, L. 1974
R.C.M. 1947, 50-1207(6)
Amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 588, L. 1979
Amd. Sec. 389, Ch. 418, L. 1995
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