Prospecting permits without lease may be issued by the board upon the payment of the issuance fee under 77-1-302. The permittee shall also pay an annual fee established by the department and approved by the board at the end of each year during the life of the permit. A permit shall provide for due diligence in the work of prospecting during the life of the permit.
Prospecting Permits Authorized
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-3-103, under Prospecting Permits and Mining Leases.
Mont. Code Ann. § 77-3-103