Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.03.031

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 20.03.03.031 - ENFORCEMENT AND FAILURE TO COMPLY
01.Forfeiture. Prior to withdrawing monies from the Reclamation Fund due to a violation of the Dredge Mining Act, the Mined Land Reclamation Act, or Mineral Rights in State Lands, the Department will comply with the respective financial assurance forfeiture procedures.
02.Penalties. If an operator fails to provide financial assurance as required by these rules or has forfeited monies from the Reclamation Fund and has not repaid those monies, the Board is authorized to file liens against personal property and equipment of the operator to recover costs. The operator is liable for actual costs of all unpaid annual payments, interest, and late payment charges, the actual reclamation costs, and administrative costs incurred by the Department in reclaiming the disturbed or affected lands. Authorization to obtain a lien under these rules and Section 47-1804, Idaho Code, is in addition to, not in lieu of, any other legal remedy available to the Board and the Department pursuant to the Dredge Mining Act, Mined Land Reclamation Act, or Mineral Rights in State Lands.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.03.031

Effective July 1, 2024