Arizona § 27-923 - Creating surface disturbances of five acres or less
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-923 — Creating surface disturbances of five acres or less, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-923. Creating surface disturbances of five acres or less
A. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent an owner or operator of an exploration operation or mining unit from creating a surface disturbance of five contiguous acres or less.
B. From and after December 31, 1996, the state mine inspector may require either or both of the following in the case of a series of surface disturbances of five contiguous acres or less by the same owner or operator if the series of surface disturbances in aggregate constitute more than five acres:
1. A reclamation plan under article 3 or 4 of this chapter.
2. A financial assurance mechanism under article 5 of this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-923
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-923 cover?
Section 27-923 ("Creating surface disturbances of five acres or less") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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