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CHAPTER 21B
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PART I
ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
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TITLE II
EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE
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CHAPTER 21B
MINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION
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Section 1
Short title
Section 2
Definitions
Section 3
Powers and duties of department and commissioner; rules and regulations
Section 4
Coal exploration license; applications; notice of results
Section 5
Mining licenses; certificate of insurance coverage; surety bonds; license violations; fees and receipts; hearings
Section 6
Term of license; termination, suspension and revocation; renewal
Section 7
Examinations; investigations; monitoring; record
Section 8
Mining inspectors; appointment; powers and duties; cease-work orders; reports
Section 9
Cease-work orders; special investigating commission; powers
Section 10
Mine fires; refuse bank fires; subsidence resulting from mining; health and safety hazards
Section 11
Water quality and water table; rules and regulations
Section 12
Abandonment or closure of mine; final survey
Section 13
Zoning regulations
Section 14
Inspections by public officials
Section 15
Violations; fines and punishments
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