2005 Minnesota Statutes - 93.44 — Declaration of policy.

     93.44 Declaration of policy. 


    In recognition of the effects of mining upon the 
 environment, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this 
 state to provide for the reclamation of certain lands hereafter 
 subjected to the mining of metallic minerals or peat where such 
 reclamation is necessary, both in the interest of the general 
 welfare and as an exercise of the police power of the state, to 
 control possible adverse environmental effects of mining, to 
 preserve the natural resources, and to encourage the planning of 
 future land utilization, while at the same time promoting the 
 orderly development of mining, the encouragement of good mining 
 practices, and the recognition and identification of the 
 beneficial aspects of mining.  


    HIST: 1969 c 774 s 1; 1983 c 270 s 1