Arizona § 27-991 - Financial assurance requirements; form
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§ 27-991. Financial assurance requirements; form
A. Beginning April 1, 1997, as required by this chapter, owners and operators of exploration operations and mining units who create surface disturbances shall provide financial assurance mechanisms to the inspector as provided by this article.
B. Allowable financial assurance mechanisms for purposes of this article include any or a combination of the following:
1. Surety bond.
2. Certificate of deposit.
3. Trust fund with pay-in period.
4. Letter of credit.
5. Insurance policy.
6. Certificate of self-insurance.
7. Cash deposit with the state treasurer.
8. Evidence of ability to meet a corporate financial test or corporate guarantees as provided by 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 264.143(f).
9. Annuities.
10. Additional financial assurance mechanisms that are acceptable to the inspector.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27-991 ("Financial assurance requirements; form") 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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