Any operator who is currently found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter with respect to any operation in this state may not file a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall return any such attempted filing. Such notice is null and void.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306, § 44; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.