Any person desiring to conduct a uranium exploration operation shall, prior to entry on the land, file with the Board of Minerals and Environment an application and receive a permit to conduct a uranium exploration operation on a form approved by the board. Each uranium exploration operation application shall be limited to sixteen contiguous townships. An application for a permit shall include the following: (1) An application form pursuant to § 45-6D-7 ; (2) A plan of reclamation pursuant to § 45-6D-9 ; (3) A map pursuant to § 45-6D-10 ; and (4) A fee pursuant to §