(a) These rules are adopted in order to implement W.S. 9-20-101 through 9-20-104, which provide for entering into a contractual agreement with eligible mineral to value added products facilities. The rules provide for a method of application, review and recommendations, the establishment of terms and a hearing process;
(b) The legislature finds that the state of Wyoming has an abundance of natural mineral resources which provide the basis of the state's economy. The vast majority of Wyoming's extracted mineral wealth is consumed or converted to higher value products outside of the state of Wyoming;
(c) The legislature finds that it is in the interest of the state of Wyoming to encourage the development of industries in the state which convert the state's mineral resources to higher valued products prior to exportation from the state.
085-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-1
Adopted, Eff. 1/27/2016.