Sec. 16. A permit: (1) authorizes the operator to engage in surface mining upon the area of land described in the permit; and (2) is effective for one (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended as provided in this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-6-5(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.29.