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2013 Code of Alabama
Title 9 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Chapter 16 - MINERAL RESOURCES.
Article 1 Surface Mining Reclamation Generally.- Section 9-16-1 - Short title.
- Section 9-16-1.1 - Legislative findings.
- Section 9-16-2 - Definitions.
- Section 9-16-3 - Purpose of article.
- Section 9-16-4 - Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Required; exemptions; applicability.
- Section 9-16-5 - Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Application; issuance.
- Section 9-16-6 - Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Amendments.
- Section 9-16-7 - Duties of operators.
- Section 9-16-8 - Bonds, cash deposits or securities deposits of operators.
- Section 9-16-9 - Right of entry upon lands for inspections as to compliance with provisions of article.
- Section 9-16-10 - Enforcement of provisions of article - Written notices of violations; hearings; entry of orders by director; appeals from orders of director.
- Section 9-16-11 - Enforcement of provisions of article - Institution of civil action for enforcement of final order of director; engaging in surface mining without valid permit; willful misrepresentations, etc., in applications; rights of exception and appeal.
- Section 9-16-12 - Disposition of fees and penalties.
- Section 9-16-13 - Administration of article.
- Section 9-16-14 - Applicability of provisions of article.
- Section 9-16-15 - Article supplemental; repeal of conflicting laws.
Article 3 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation.
- Section 9-16-70 - Short title.
- Section 9-16-71 - Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined under this article shall be reclaimed.
- Section 9-16-72 - Definitions.
- Section 9-16-73 - Surface Mining Commission - Creation; composition; officers; compensation; meetings; offices; funds; removal of members.
- Section 9-16-74 - Surface Mining Commission - Powers.
- Section 9-16-75 - Adoption of rules pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; written notification of commission's rulemaking activities.
- Section 9-16-76 - Conflict of interest; penalty.
- Section 9-16-77 - Division of Hearings and Appeals.
- Section 9-16-78 - Hearing officer; powers; witness fees.
- Section 9-16-79 - Hearings and appeals procedure.
- Section 9-16-80 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; director; chief; transfer of books, records, powers, rights, and personnel.
- Section 9-16-81 - Licenses required; application; qualifications; fees.
- Section 9-16-82 - Permits - Required; term; successor in interest; termination; renewal; application.
- Section 9-16-83 - Permits - Contents of application; reclamation plan; copy of application filed for public inspection; insurance; blasting plan.
- Section 9-16-84 - Reclamation plans; contents.
- Section 9-16-85 - Permits - Approval or denial by authority; filing of violation schedule; issuance to mine on prime farm land.
- Section 9-16-86 - Permits - Revisions; application; revision or modification by authority.
- Section 9-16-87 - Permits - Coal exploration.
- Section 9-16-88 - Permits - Review and appeal of applications.
- Section 9-16-89 - Performance bonds and bond releases.
- Section 9-16-90 - Environmental protection performance standards.
- Section 9-16-91 - Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies.
- Section 9-16-92 - Inspections; authority to inspect records, equipment, premises; etc.; violations; maintenance of records, etc., by permittee; authority to enter upon all lands of the state.
- Section 9-16-93 - Violations; inspection by authority; remedial actions; hearing; action by Attorney General.
- Section 9-16-94 - Penalties.
- Section 9-16-95 - Citizens' actions; attorneys, etc., fees allowed as damages.
- Section 9-16-96 - Designation of areas unsuitable for surface coal mining; right to petition; review and public hearing; areas exempt from mining operations.
- Section 9-16-97 - Water rights.
- Section 9-16-98 - Experimental practices.
- Section 9-16-99 - Surface mining operations not subject to this article.
- Section 9-16-100 - Confidentiality of records.
- Section 9-16-101 - Leases of certain lands.
- Section 9-16-102 - Reports of certain coal sales.
- Section 9-16-103 - Alabama Surface Mining Fund.
- Section 9-16-104 - Reimbursement and funding.
- Section 9-16-105 - Constitutionality and validity of article.
- Section 9-16-106 - Provisions cumulative; certain laws not repealed.
- Section 9-16-107 - Effective date.
- Section 9-16-120 - Legislative intent.
- Section 9-16-121 - Definitions.
- Section 9-16-122 - Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
- Section 9-16-123 - Reclamation priorities.
- Section 9-16-124 - Lands and waters eligible for reclamation.
- Section 9-16-125 - Reclamation program.
- Section 9-16-126 - Right of entry.
- Section 9-16-127 - Acquisition and disposition of lands.
- Section 9-16-128 - Landowners' actions; review by director; prior right of purchase; review by court.
- Section 9-16-129 - Property subject to lien; statement by director; amount; priority.
- Section 9-16-130 - Filling voids, sealing tunnels, shafts, etc.
- Section 9-16-131 - Interagency cooperation.
- Section 9-16-132 - Injunctions.
- Section 9-16-133 - Powers of director.
- Section 9-16-134 - Insurance.
- Section 9-16-135 - Special Abandoned Mine Reclamation Trust Fund; deposit, administration and disbursal of funds.
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