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NM Stat § 69-7-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 7 - Ore; Mills and Smelters (Repealed.)|Section 69-7-3 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 3; C.L. 1897, § 2320; Code 1915, § 3478; C.S. 1929, § 88-303; 1941 Comp., § 67-3003; 1953 Comp., § 63-30-3; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-7-3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 3, relating to penalty and damages for refusalal to keep records, make proper entries or permit inspections, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-7-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 7 - Ore; Mills and Smelters (Repealed.)|Section 69-7-4 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 4; C.L. 1897, § 2321; Code 1915, § 3479; C.S. 1929, § 88-304; 1941 Comp., § 67-3004; 1953 Comp., § 63-30-4; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-7-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 4, relating to failure or neglect to make inquiries for record or negligent entries or to keep record book, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-7-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 7 - Ore; Mills and Smelters (Repealed.)|Section 69-7-5 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 5; C.L. 1897, § 2322; Code 1915, § 3480; C.S. 1929, § 88-305; 1941 Comp., § 67-3005; 1953 Comp., § 63-30-5; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-7-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1889, ch. 103, § 5, relating to purchaser of ore from illegal possessor of mine, deemed accessory, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-7-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 7 - Ore; Mills and Smelters (Repealed.)|Section 69-7-6 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1887, ch. 34, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 2337; Code 1915, § 3521; C.S. 1929, § 88-708; 1941 Comp., § 67-3006; 1953 Comp., § 63-30-6; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-7-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1887, ch. 34, § 1, relating to employer's liability for lead poisoning of smelter employee, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-7-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 7 - Ore; Mills and Smelters (Repealed.)|Section 69-7-7 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1887, ch. 34, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 2338; Code 1915, § 3522; C.S. 1929, § 88-709; 1941 Comp., § 67-3007; 1953 Comp., § 63-30-7; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-7-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1887, ch. 34, § 2, relating to failure to provide care of lead-poisoned employee, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-1 - Short title.

Chapter 69, Article 8 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Mining Safety Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-1, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 1; 2006, ch. 102, § 3; 2006, ch. 106, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2006 amendment, effective March 7, 2006, added the statutory reference to the short title. Laws 2006, ch. 102, § 3 and Laws 2006, ch. 106, § 3, both effective March 7, 2006, enacted identical amendments this section. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2006, ch. 106, § 3. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals §§ 255, 256, 257. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 229.
NM Stat § 69-8-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-4 - Duties of the board; rulemaking.

A. The board shall, after public hearing, adopt rules for the protection of the life and safety of employees and to carry out the intent of the Mining Safety Act. The board may appoint a special committee of employers, employees and experts to assist in the development of proposed rules. The inspector may make recommendations to the board as necessary to carry out the intent of the Mining Safety Act. B. Notice of the subject, time and place of the hearing, the manner in which interested persons may present their views and the method by which copies of the proposed rule may be obtained shall be: (1) published at least thirty days prior to the hearing date in a newspaper of general circulation in the state and in the New Mexico register, if published; and (2) mailed at least thirty days prior to the hearing date to all persons that have made a written request to the board or the inspector for advance notice of hearings. C. The board shall allow all interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data, views or arguments orally or in writing. The board may designate a hearing officer to take evidence in the hearing. Any person that provides comments shall be given written notice of the action of the board. D. All rules and regulations shall be filed in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978]. History: 1978 Comp., § 69-8-4, enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 68, § 3; 2007, ch. 301, § 10; 2007, ch. 302, § 10. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1985, ch. 68, § 3, repealed former 69-8-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 4, and enacted a new section. The 2007 amendment, effective June 20, 2007, provided that the board shall adopt rules after public hearing and rewrote Subsections B and C. Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 10 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 10, both effective June 20, 2007, enacted identical amendments to this section. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 10. See 12-1-8 NMsA 1978. Purpose of mining safety advisory board as specified in the act is to formulate and propose rules and regulations for safety in the mining industry and then to submit these proposed rules and regulations to the state inspector of mines. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-05 (rendered under former law). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 257.
NM Stat § 69-8-4.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-4.1 - Duties of the board; appeal of certification actions by inspector.

A. A person who is the subject of an action of the inspector pursuant to Subsection D of Section 69-14-4 NMSA 1978 may file a written petition for review before the board within twenty days after service of the notice provided in Subsection E of Section 69-14-4 NMSA 1978. Unless a timely petition for review is made, the decision of the inspector shall be final and not subject to judicial review. B. If a timely petition for review is made, the board shall consider the petition within ninety days after receipt of the petition. The board shall notify the petitioner and the inspector of the date, time and place of the review. C. The board shall review the record compiled before the inspector and shall allow any party to submit arguments. Prior to the date set for review, if a party shows to the satisfaction of the board that there is good reason to allow additional evidence on an issue being challenged, the board shall allow additional evidence to be taken. Based on the review of the evidence and the arguments of the parties, the board shall sustain, modify or reverse the action of the inspector. D. The board shall notify the parties of the action taken by the board and the reasons for that action. A person who is adversely affected by a decision of the board pursuant to this section may appeal to the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 11 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 11. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 11 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 11 enacted identical new sections, both effective June 20, 2007.
NM Stat § 69-8-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-5 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-5, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 5; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 5, relating to duties of state mine inspector, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-5.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-5.1 - Training fees.

The inspector is authorized to charge fees to mining companies for mine safety training given to their personnel. The amount of the training fees shall be arrived at by the inspector after consultation with the board. Fees collected shall be deposited in the state mine inspector fund to assist in the funding of the inspector. History: Laws 1986, ch. 54, § 1; 1989, ch. 193, § 6; 2010, ch. 20, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2010 amendment, effective May 19, 2010, changed "state mine inspector" to "inspector", and "mining safety advisory board" to "board". The 1989 amendment, effective July 1, 1989, deleted "and shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per day per person" at the end of the second sentence, and substituted "state mine inspector fund" for "oil conservation fund" in the third sentence.
NM Stat § 69-8-5.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-5.2 - State mine inspector fund.

There is created in the state treasury the "state mine inspector fund". All income and interest earned from the fund shall be credited to the general fund. History: 1978 Comp., § 69-8-5.2, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 193, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1989, ch. 193, § 20 made Laws 1989, ch. 193, § 7 effective July 1, 1989.
NM Stat § 69-8-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-6 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1985, ch. 68, § 5 repealed 69-8-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 6, relating to the state mine inspector's rulemaking power, effective April 1, 1985. For present provisions as to rulemaking, see 69-8-4 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-8-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-7 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-7, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 7; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 7, relating to notice of public hearings, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-8 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-8, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 8; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 8, relating to publication of effective date of rules, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-9 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-9, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 9; 1985, ch. 68, § 4; 2007, ch. 301, § 18; 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 9, relating to variations, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-9.1 - Standard of evaluation of variances; effect of variances granted.

A. A person affected by a rule adopted under the Mining Safety Act may petition the inspector for a variance. B. A variance of a mandatory safety standard may be granted upon a determination that: (1) an alternative method of achieving the result of the standard or rule exists that will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded by the standard or rule; or (2) application of the standard or rule would diminish the safety of the affected miners. C. All variances granted pursuant to this section shall have only future effect. D. The inspector shall fully investigate any proposed variance with the requesting mine operator and the respective representative of miners, or a reasonable number of miners that will be affected by the proposed variance. The proposed variance shall be posted at the mine when submitted to the inspector to ensure that all miners have the opportunity to review and make comments to the inspector. Investigation shall begin within ninety days of receipt of the proposed petition, and the inspector shall make a final determination no longer than one hundred eighty days from the receipt of the proposed petition. E. A person affected by the final decision of the inspector may appeal to the board within thirty days of the inspector's final decision. The appeal shall be in writing and sent to the board's chair. The board shall review the appeal within ninety days and may hold a hearing. The board shall make a final decision regarding the variance request. F. A person who is adversely affected by a decision of the board pursuant to this section may appeal to the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 12 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 12. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 12 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 12, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted identical sections.
NM Stat § 69-8-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-10 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-10, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 10; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 10, relating to right of entry and investigation, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-11 - Right of entry and investigation.

The state mine inspector or his authorized representative shall have the power and authority to enter and inspect such places, question such employees and investigate such facts, conditions, practices or matters as he may deem appropriate to determine whether any person has violated any provisions of the Mining Safety Act, or any rule or regulation issued thereunder. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-11, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 11. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 274 et seq. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 142.
NM Stat § 69-8-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-13 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1989, ch. 193, § 19 repealed 69-8-12 and 69-8-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, §§ 12, 13 relating to enforcement and power as to witnesses, effective July 1, 1989.
NM Stat § 69-8-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-14 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-14, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 14; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-8-14 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 14, relating to court review, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-8-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-15 - Construction of act.

Rules and regulations promulgated under the Mining Safety Act shall be construed as "statutory regulations" and any safety devices required by such rules and regulations shall be construed as "safety devices required by law" as such terms are used in the Workmen's Compensation Act [Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978]. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-31-15, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 15. ANNOTATIONSSeverability. — Laws 1961, ch. 136, § 16, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals §§ 33, 35, 36, 37, 264. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 229.
NM Stat § 69-8-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 8 - Mining Safety|Section 69-8-17 - Employee rights.

An employer shall not discharge or in any manner discriminate against, cause to be discharged or cause discrimination against an employee, representative of employees or applicant for employment in a mine subject to the Mining Safety Act because the employee, representative of employees or applicant for employment has filed or made a complaint under or related to that act or Chapter 69, Article 5 NMSA 1978, including a complaint notifying the operator, the operator's agent or the state mine inspector of an alleged danger or a safety or health violation in a mine, or because the employee, representative of employees or applicant for employment has instituted or caused to be instituted a proceeding under or related to the Mining Safety Act or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. History: Laws 2006, ch. 102, § 5 and Laws 2006, ch. 106, § 5. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2006, ch. 102, § 5 and Laws 2006, ch. 106, § 5, effective March 7, 2006, enacted identical new sections. The section is set out as enacted by Laws 2006, ch. 106, § 5. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-9-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 9 - Consolidation of Small Tracts for Mineral Development|Section 69-9-1 - Declaration of policy.

It is hereby declared to be in the public interest to provide a method whereby small tracts of land, which cannot economically be separately explored and mined, may be consolidated for the purposes of exploring, mining and conserving the natural resources of this state under those circumstances where the mineral development of such tracts and the recovery and conservation of the natural resources of this state therein contained cannot otherwise be practically accomplished. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-32-1, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals §§ 44, 45. Compulsory pooling or unitization statute or ordinance requiring owners or lessees of oil and gas lands to develop their holdings as a single drilling unit and the like, 37 A.L.R.2d 434.
NM Stat § 69-9-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 9 - Consolidation of Small Tracts for Mineral Development|Section 69-9-2 - Excluded lands and minerals.

No lands owned by the United States of America or the state of New Mexico or lying within the corporate limits of an incorporated village, city or town or held under patented or unpatented mining claim, and no allotted or tribal Indian lands shall be subject to the provisions of this act [69-9-1 to 69-9-10 NMSA 1978]. Neither shall this act be applicable to or affect rights to produce, mine or remove from the land oil, gas, coal or other hydrocarbons, or other materials mined primarily for their nonmetallic constituents such as potassium, phosphate, sodium or salt. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-32-2, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 2.
NM Stat § 69-9-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 9 - Consolidation of Small Tracts for Mineral Development|Section 69-9-3 - Definitions.

As used in Chapter 69, Article 9 NMSA 1978: A. "small tract" means a tract of land comprising two acres or less. Where contiguous tracts of two acres or less are owned in common, as for example common ownership of contiguous lots created by platting, each tract is nevertheless a small tract within this definition; B. "ore" means uranium exclusively with the exception of associated minerals mined therewith; C. "owner" means a person having an interest in or right to ore in place, or the mining and removal thereof, in or on a small tract included in the area covered by an application for consolidation under Chapter 69, Article 9 NMSA 1978; D. "mining rights" means the right to explore for, mine, remove, own and dispose of ore; and E. "secretary" means the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-32-3, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 3; 1977, ch. 255, § 20; 1987, ch. 234, § 52.
NM Stat § 69-9-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 9 - Consolidation of Small Tracts for Mineral Development|Section 69-9-4 - Administration.

The secretary shall be vested with jurisdiction over the administration of this act [69-9-1 to 69-9-10 NMSA 1978] and shall have the power and the duty to make such rules, regulations and orders as may be necessary or proper to effectuate its purposes. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-32-4, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 4; 1977, ch. 255, § 21. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 257. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 241.
NM Stat § 69-9-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 9 - Consolidation of Small Tracts for Mineral Development|Section 69-9-5 - Application for consolidation.

Any person, corporation or other legal entity seeking consolidation of an area comprised wholly of small tracts and holding mining rights with respect to interests equal in the aggregate to at least sixty percent of the entire mineral estate (insofar as it pertains to ore) in such area, may make written application for such consolidation to the secretary, which application shall include the following: A. a plat of the area to be consolidated, which area shall consist of contiguous small tracts and shall not comprise more than a total of 660 acres; B. a designation (which may be by showing such information on aforesaid plat) of the small tracts or interest therein, within the area with respect to which applicant holds mining rights and the terms and conditions of such rights; a copy of the form of mining lease on which applicant has obtained its leases or a majority thereof within the area to be attached as an exhibit to the application; C. a designation respectively of the small tracts, or interests therein, within the area with respect to which: (1) the owners' names are known but their addresses are unknown; (2) the owners are unknown; and (3) the owners' names and addresses are known but on whose interests applicant has not obtained mining rights; stating such owners' names and addresses so far as known to applicant; D. an affidavit by the applicant or by an officer of the applicant if it be a corporation setting forth the following particulars: (1) the efforts made to locate the owners within the area whose names or addresses are alleged to be unknown; and (2) the efforts made to obtain mining rights with respect to the interest of each owner in the area whose name and address is known but from whom the applicant has not obtained such rights; E. a statement concerning the proposed operations, their objects and the methods to be utilized; F. a statement concerning the need for the proposed consolidation. History: 1953 Comp., § 63-32-5, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 33, § 5; 1977, ch. 255, § 22.