A.R.S. § 27-1221: Surface disturbances created by new exploration operation or aggregate mining unit

Beginning January 1, 2007, an owner or operator of a new exploration operation or new aggregate mining unit shall not create a surface disturbance of more than five contiguous acres until a reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism for the exploration operation or aggregate mining unit are approved by the state mine inspector or are otherwise authorized by this chapter.