Exploration license denials

Exploration license denials. (1) The department shall deny an exploration license if the department finds any of the following: (a) The exploration activity will not comply or has not been conducted in compliance with the minimum standards in s. 293.13 (2) (b) and (c) , Stats., when applicable. (b) The explorer is in violation of ch. 293 , Stats., or any provision of this chapter. (2) Within 10 business days from the date of application, the department shall furnish the explorer in writing the reasons for the denial.