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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 59 - Mines and Mining
Chapter 8 - Strip and Open Pit Mines
Part 2 - Tennessee Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972
§ 59-8-227. [reserved.]

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 59-8-227 (2021)
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Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any exploration for minerals which is conducted solely by drilling or any other method which results in a drill hole of a diameter of six inches (6") or less shall be regulated only under former chapter 9 [repealed] of this title.

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