Strip Mining

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Section
15-501

Definitions

Section
15-502

Declaration of policy

Section
15-503

Rules and regulations generally

Section
15-504

Open-pit mining operator's license

Section
15-505

Open-pit mining permit generally

Section
15-506

Designation of areas as unsuitable for strip mining

Section
15-507

Bonds

Section
15-508

Monthly report; annual report; mining and reclamation progress report; inspections and enforcement generally; cease and desist orders; review

Section
15-509

Mine reclamation surcharge; bond supplement surcharge

Section
15-510

Grading; sealing off openings; impounding water; backfilling and planting generally; alternative plans for reclamation; interference with operator

Section
15-511

Completion report; reservation for deep mining or other use; limitation on initiation of deep mining

Section
15-512

State participation in cost of revegetation

Section
15-513

Backfilling and planting report; inspection; release of bonds; continued liability for revegetation

Section
15-514

Revocation of permit and forfeiture on bond

Section
15-514.1

Reissuance of permit to another qualified operator

Section
15-515

Disposition of funds; right of entry

Section
15-516

Water supply replacement reserve

Section
15-517

Bond supplement reserve

Section
15-518

Prospecting for coal

Section
15-519

Assumption of certain costs by Department

Section
15-520

Penalties under subtitle

Section
15-521

Civil penalties

Section
15-522

Liability of officers or agents for corporate violations

Section
15-523

Enforcement or enjoining violation of order, notice, rule, regulation, or permit

Section
15-524

Protection of interest in water resources; replacement of water supply

Section
15-525

Blasting or use of explosives

Section
15-526

Oaths and subpoenas; record of hearing

Section
15-527

State employees not to have financial interest

Section
15-528

Civil actions

Section
15-529

Severability