The application for registration shall be accompanied by a bond or security conforming to the requirements of K.S.A. 49-615 and 49-616. After ascertaining that the applicant is licensed under K.S.A. 49-605 and is not in violation of this act with respect to any site previously registered with the director, the director shall register the mine site and shall issue the applicant written authorization to operate a mine.
K.S.A. 49-608