Testing.

85-04-02-09. Testing. The department may require a lessee to conduct drilling tests on the construction aggregate leased premises prior to mining. The commissioner may terminate a lease for failure to conduct test drilling if required or failure to furnish the required information. If testing is required: 1. Sufficient test holes must be drilled to outline the boundaries, thickness, and depth of the construction aggregate deposit and estimate the quality, quantity, and type of construction aggregate located on the leased premises. 2. The lessee shall furnish the department a map of the leased premises showing the boundaries of the construction aggregate deposit and furnish the department a written report estimating the thickness, depth, quality, quantity, and type of construction aggregate. 3. All test holes must be reclaimed to the satisfaction of the department at the conclusion of testing. History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 15-05-18 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-05-18