§ 30:215 — Nonexclusive geophysical permits

§215. Nonexclusive geophysical permits
A. A nonexclusive permit to conduct seismic, geophysical, or geological surveying
upon state-owned lands, including water bottoms, shall be valid for one year from the date
of issuance. However, if operations commence within the year and are ceased due to
unforeseen circumstances, the term may be extended for up to one year from the cessation
of operations by the secretary of Department of Conservation and Energy. The permittee
shall pay a fee to the office of mineral resources at the time of application for the seismic
permit. The fee shall be determined by the State Mineral and Energy Board at least every
twelve months or as often as necessary. The fee shall be based upon market value but shall
be no more than thirty dollars and no less than five dollars per acre.
B. The secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries may object to an
application for a nonexclusive permit to conduct seismic, geophysical, or geological
surveying on lands, including water bottoms, under the jurisdiction of the Wildlife and
Fisheries Commission, including wildlife management areas, wildlife refuges, public
shooting grounds, or outdoor recreation areas. Upon the secretary's objections, the
application shall be presented for final determination to the State Mineral and Energy Board.

Legislative History

Acts 1983, No. 662, §1; Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 8, §1; Acts 2008, No. 283, §1; Acts 2009, No. 196, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2013, No. 58, §1, eff. May 30, 2013; Acts 2023, No. 150, §5, eff. Jan. 10, 2024.