Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas |
Chapter 5. MINED LAND RECLAMATION |
Article 2. General Regulatory Provisions |
Sec 27-921. Surface disturbances created by new exploration operation or mining unit
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Beginning April 1, 1997, an owner or operator of a new exploration operation or new mining unit shall not create a surface disturbance of more than five contiguous acres until a reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism for the exploration operation or mining unit are approved by the state mine inspector or are otherwise authorized by this chapter.