Montana Code 82-4-334. Exception — geological phenomena
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.
Terms Used In Montana Code 82-4-334
- Department: means the department of environmental quality provided for in 2-15-3501. See Montana Code 82-4-303
- Exploration: means :
(a)all activities that are conducted on or beneath the surface of lands and that result in material disturbance of the surface for the purpose of determining the presence, location, extent, depth, grade, and economic viability of mineralization in those lands, if any, other than mining for production and economic exploitation; and
(b)all roads made for the purpose of facilitating exploration, except as noted in 82-4-310. See Montana Code 82-4-303