Permits for exploration projects: Duration; limitations on issuance.

1. A permit for an exploration project is valid for the life of the project unless it is suspended or revoked by the Division. 2. If a permit for an exploration project is included in a permit for a mining operation, it is valid for the life of the operation. 3. The Division shall not issue a permit to an applicant if: (a) The applicant has an outstanding notice of noncompliance issued pursuant to NAC 519A.400 ; or (b) The Division is otherwise prohibited from issuing the permit pursuant to NRS 519A.190 .