Sec. 7. The department may grant a permit to the qualified bidder who submits the highest and best bid. However, the department may reject any or all bids. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.
Granting or rejecting bids
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-7, under Chapter 1. Mining Permits.
Ind. Code § 14-35-1-7