Scope of chapter

This chapter contains general rules of statewide application which have been adopted by the industrial commission to govern geophysical exploration in North Dakota. Special rules, regulations, and orders have been and will be issued when required and shall prevail as against general rules, regulations, and orders if in conflict therewith. However, wherever this chapter does not conflict with special rules heretofore or hereafter adopted, this chapter will apply in each case. The commission may grant exceptions to this chapter, after due notice and hearing, when such exceptions will protect correlative rights.