Permit application for small - scale mining operation--Small - scale mining operation defined

The provisions of § 45-6B-33.1 do not apply to any permit application for a small - scale mining operation. For purposes of this section, a small - scale mining operation is an operation which satisfies the criteria or definition of small - scale operation as set forth in any applicable county zoning ordinance or regulation. However, if applicable county zoning ordinances or regulations do not include a definition of "small - scale operation," the definition set forth in § 45-6B-53 shall apply. Source: SL 1987, ch 320 , § 4.