Section 2
SEC. 2. Subject to prior notification, prospectors or claimants of mineral lands shall not be prevented from entry into private lands by surface owners and occupants when prospecting or exploring therein: Provided, That any damage done to the property of the surface owner shall be properly compensated: Provided, further, That to guarantee such compensation to the surface owner, the prospector or claimowner shall post a bond with the Bureau of Mines in an amount to be fixed by the Director of Mines based on the type of property and the prevailing price of lands in the area where prospecting and other mining activities are to be conducted and with surety or sureties satisfactory to the Director of Mines. The decision of the Director of Mines may be appealed within five (5) days from receipt thereof to the Secretary of Natural Resources, whose decision shall be final.