Section 43-04-02-02 - Procedure of applicationAnyone wishing to collect paleontological resources on lands owned by the state or any of its political subdivisions must obtain a paleontological collecting permit. Whether or not a permit is required, the state geologist shall be contacted prior to paleontological mapping or collecting of fossils other than those defined as paleontological resources on lands owned by the state or its political subdivisions. Fossils found during those activities that are believed to be paleontological resources shall be reported to the state geologist.
Commercial collecting of paleontological resources from lands owned by the state or its political subdivisions is prohibited.
1. Information required on the permit application (available from the state geologist) is determined by the state geologist and may include, but is not limited to, the following: a. Name, mailing address, and telephone number of the applicant. b. Information to evaluate the qualifications of the applicant including a resume. c. Type of permit requested (modified minimum excavation and surface collecting permit, minimum excavation and surface collecting permit, or large scale excavation permit). d. Purpose of the proposed activity. e. Location of the proposed activity. f. Date (start and end of the proposed activity). g. Names and affiliations of other individuals that will be involved in the proposed activity. 2. No permit processing fee will be charged. 3. The state geologist will review and respond to the permit application within thirty days after all the application materials have been submitted. N.D. Admin Code 43-04-02-02
Effective October 1, 1990.General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 54-17.3-03, 54-17.3-06