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Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program

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Section
53-9-101

Priorities for expenditure of funds from Mine Lands Reclamation Account; certain sites and areas ineligible for expenditures; projects involving protection, repair, replacement, construction, or enhancement of certain utilities

Section
53-9-103

Only abandoned mines eligible for program expenditures

Section
53-9-105

Program to comply with federal law; required filings; public hearing and comment period; liability

Section
53-9-107

Right of entry upon property adversely affected by past coal mining; order and required findings; right of entry upon property to conduct studies or exploratory work

Section
53-9-109

Acquisition of land adversely affected by past coal mining; sale of acquired land; administrative responsibility for acquired land; grants

Section
53-9-111

Review of commission action; formal hearing; landowner rights and remedies

Section
53-9-113

Itemization of funds expended; filing of statement in county land records detailing increase in land value from expenditure of fund; statement to constitute lien upon land; hearing and appeal

Section
53-9-115

Governor may request action against certain hazards caused by mining of minerals other than coal; limitations on funds available; acquisition of interest in land

Section
53-9-117

Interdepartmental cooperation; provision of technical expertise, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies

Section
53-9-119

Injunctions

Section
53-9-121

Power and authority to implement program; promulgation of rules and regulations; cooperative projects

Section
53-9-123

Authority with regard to land affected by noncoal mining practices; agreement of landowner; required findings; limitations on expenditure of funds