82-4-316. Hard-rock mining permitting program account. (1) There is a hard-rock mining permitting program account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. Money transferred to the fund by the legislature, fees collected in accordance with this part, and interest and income earned on money in the account must be deposited in the account.

(2) The department shall use money in the account to administer and enforce this part.