Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.11 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas
Rule 17.24.1117 - BONDING: PROCEDURE FOR FORFEITURE
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
In the event forfeiture of the bond is necessary, the department shall:
(1) send written notification by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the permittee and the surety on the bond, if applicable, of the department's determination to forfeit all or part of the bond and the reasons for the forfeiture, including a finding of the amount to be forfeited;
(2) advise the permittee and surety, if applicable, of any conditions under which forfeiture may be avoided, including, but not limited to:
(3) in the event forfeiture cannot be or is not avoided under (2), proceed in an action for collection on the bond as provided by applicable laws for the collection of defaulted bonds or other debts, consistent with this rule, for the amount forfeited.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-223, 82-4-232, 82-4-235, MCA