Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any exploration for minerals which is conducted solely by drilling or any other method which results in a drill hole of a diameter of six inches (6") or less shall be regulated only under former chapter 9 [repealed] of this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-227
[Reserved.]
Acts 1980, ch. 695, § 5.
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