27-254. Applicability

A mineral permit or common variety right of entry permit that the state land department issued before September 12, 2026 may do either of the following at the choice of the permittee:

1. Continue in effect until the initial expiration date stated in the existing exploration permit.

2. Be surrendered at any time before the initial expiration date stated in the exploration permit and remain subject to replacement with a five-year permit period as provided in this article.