§ 2-20-53. Transfers.

(1)

Prior to transfer of rights in, or relating to, a master mining plan and operating permit, the applicant and the prospective transferee must apply in writing to the director. The prospective transferee of a master mining plan and operating permit must demonstrate that the transferee can comply with the terms and conditions of said master mining plan and operating permit. The prospective transferee of a master mining plan and operating permit must furnish proof of financial responsibility as required under Appendix C of Ordinance No. 04-39, including, without limitation, new surety bonds or written evidence of transfer of existing surety bonds, to the satisfaction of the county. Transfers must be presented to the board for approval. Upon the board's written approval of a transfer, the transferee becomes the applicant under this chapter and assumes the responsibility of compliance with all requirements of this chapter effective on the date of transfer and all terms and conditions of the approved master mining plan and operating permit.

(2)

An application for transfer shall be approved by the board unless it determines that the prospective transferee has not fulfilled the above requirements. Failure to comply with the terms of this section shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the master mining plan and/or operating permit and will result in both the original applicant and the transferee being in violation of this chapter until full compliance is established.

(Ord. No. 04-39, § VI(C), 11-2-04)