Sec. 1. The department may do the following:

(1) Conduct geologic investigations, including exploratory drilling, to evaluate the quality and reserves of mineral deposits on land and water of the state.

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(2) Grant permits for investigations and exploration described in subdivision (1) by interested persons.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-2-6.1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.28.