27—60.100 (208) Political subdivisions engaged in mining. Any political subdivision of the state of Iowa which engages in or intends to engage in operating a mine as defined under rule 27—60.12(208) shall meet all requirements of this chapter except that the subdivision shall not be required to pay the license fee under rule 27—60.20(208) and shall not be required to post bonds as required under rule 27—60.40(208). An official representative of the political subdivision shall complete a license application form for informational purposes only.