SECTION 45.1-276. Abandoning exploration hole; affidavits required  

Within forty-five days after the abandonment of any exploration hole, the permittee shall notify the Chief that such exploration hole has been plugged and abandoned, giving the location of such hole. The permittee shall submit an affidavit, in triplicate, which shall set forth the time and manner in which the hole was plugged and filled. One copy of this affidavit shall be retained by the permittee, one sent to the State Geologist, and the third shall be mailed to the Chief.

1982, c. 269.