3823.3—Mineral patents within National Forest Wilderness.
The owner of an unpatented mining claim, mill site, or tunnel site located on O and C lands may either:
(a)
Perform and record proof of annual assessment work if qualified as a small miner under part 3835 of this chapter; or
(b)
Pay an annual maintenance fee of $100 per unpatented mining claim, mill site, or tunnel site under part 3834 of this chapter.