R652-41-700. Application Procedures

1. Time of Filing. Applications for right of entry permits are received for filing in the office of the division during office hours. Except as provided, all applications received, whether by U.S. Mail or delivery over the counter, are immediately stamped with the exact date of filing.

2. Non-refundable Application Fees. All applications must be accompanied with a non-refundable application fee as specified in R652-4. After review of the application, the division shall notify the applicant of the fee pursuant to R652-41-600. Failure to pay the fee within 15 days of mailing of notification shall cause the denial of the application.

3. Refunds and Withdrawals of Applications

(a) If an application for a right of entry permit is rejected, all monies tendered by the applicant, except the application fee, will be refunded.

(b) Should an applicant desire to withdraw the application, the applicant must make a written request. If the request is received prior to the time that the application is approved, all monies tendered by the applicant, except the application fee, will be refunded. If the request for withdrawal is received after the application is approved, all monies tendered are forfeited to the division, unless otherwise ordered by the director for a good cause shown.

4. Application Review.

(a) Upon receipt of an application, the division shall review the application for completeness. The division shall allow all applicants submitting incomplete applications at least 15 days from the date of mailing of notice as evidenced by the certified mailing posting receipt (Postal Service form 3800), within which to cure any deficiencies. Incomplete applications not remedied within the designated time period may be denied.

(b) Application approval by the director constitutes acceptance of the applicant's offer.