NAC519A.390. Forfeiture of surety: Grounds; notice and hearing.

     1. A surety filed with the Division, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service or another federal land management agency is subject to forfeiture if:

     (a) An exploration project or mining operation has been completed, abandoned, or temporarily closed for a period greater than allowed pursuant to NAC 519A.285 without initiating activities for reclamation;

     (b) The permit is suspended or revoked pursuant to NAC 519A.220; or

     (c) The operator ceases to conduct business in the State of Nevada and does not transfer the permit to a new operator.

     2. The Division shall notify an operator personally or by registered mail that his or her surety is subject to forfeiture, and inform the operator of his or her right to a hearing before the Commission. A hearing must be scheduled pursuant to NAC 519A.400, or pursuant to NAC 519A.220 if the permit is suspended or revoked.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 9-19-90)