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N.D.C.C. § 38-12-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Commission" means the industrial commission of the state of North Dakota. 2. "Critical mineral" means a nonfuel mineral or material essential to the economic or national security of the United States and which ha…
N.D.C.C. § 38-12-02 Jurisdiction of commission
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The commission has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property, public and private, necessary to enforce effectively the provisions of this chapter. Subject to the provisions of section 38-08-21, the director of mineral resources shall act as a supervisor charged wit…
N.D.C.C. § 38-12-03 Permit required
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It is unlawful to commence operations for the exploration, development, or production of subsurface minerals without first obtaining a permit from the director of mineral resources, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the commission and paying to the commissi…
N.D.C.C. § 38-12-04 Procedure
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The administrative procedure involved in the adopting of any rules or regulations or the issuance of any orders by the commission under the provisions of this chapter must be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 38-08 governing the procedure in the administration of the O…