The prohibitions and limitations of North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-07 and section 69-05.2-04-01.1 do not apply to coal mining operations for which a valid permit existed when the land came under these protections. This exception applies only to lands that were permitted for mining on August 3, 1977.
N.D. Admin Code 69-05.2-04-01.2
General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-04, 38-14.1-07