Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 27-1233 - Fees; plan submissions; substantial changes; aggregate mining reclamation fundA. The state mine inspector may establish by rule a fee to be collected from the owner or operator of each exploration operation and aggregate mining unit at the time the owner or operator submits a plan under article 3 or 4 of this chapter or submits a substantial change to an approved plan pursuant to this article.B. The aggregate mining reclamation fund is established consisting of fees collected pursuant to subsection A of this section and monies received pursuant to section 27-1204. The inspector shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation and shall be used by the inspector to administer and enforce this chapter. On notice from the inspector, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313 and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.