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ID H0372
Bill
Status
4/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 47-718 to revise remedies and penalties for violations of mineral extraction provisions on state lands.
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Changes the interest rate calculation for damages from unpermitted mineral removal from "average annual interest legal rate of the investment board interest" to the "average annual interest legal rate set by the Idaho state treasurer pursuant to section 28-22-104, Idaho Code."
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Authorizes the Department of Lands director to pursue injunctive relief, bond forfeiture, lease cancellation, and recovery of reclamation costs for violations of mineral extraction laws.
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Establishes civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per day for violations of mineral extraction provisions, with recovered amounts credited to the general fund.
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Preserves existing procedures for filing complaints, conducting hearings, and appealing enforcement actions through district courts.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to mineral rights on state lands to revise the interest rate for certain violations relating to mineral extractions on state lands.
MINERAL EXTRACTION
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 196 Effective: 07/01/12
4/3/2012