Limited mining operations-amendments.

SF 44 amends Wyoming's regulations for limited mining operations, specifically for noncoal minerals like sand, gravel, and limestone on 15 acres or less. It requires operators to post reclamation bonds (ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 per acre depending on material), limits operations to five years without renewal, and mandates advance notice to landowners and state agencies. The bill explicitly prevents counties from blocking these operations and updates reporting requirements for reclamation. This directly affects small-scale miners conducting commercial or noncommercial extraction on small plots, streamlining permitting while adding reclamation financial safeguards.