Mining Lands Reclamation Act; modifying types of hearings required. Effective date.

SB 1196 modifies Oklahoma's Limited Use Permit requirements for small-scale mining operations. It restricts these permits to a maximum of two acres, limits them to 12 months with no renewal, and requires a $3,500 reclamation bond. The bill also eliminates public hearing and notice requirements for Limited Use Permits (previously required under Section 724) while adding prohibitions on processing equipment and explosives. These changes directly affect small-scale miners seeking permits for limited land disturbance, streamlining the process but imposing stricter financial and operational limits.