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2018 Code of Virginia
Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining
Chapter 19 - Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979
§ 45.1-256. Training and certification of blasters
Universal Citation: VA Code § 45.1-256 (2018)
A. In order to ensure that explosives are used only in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the Director is authorized to promulgate regulations requiring the training, examination and certification of persons engaging in or directly responsible for blasting or the use, storage and handling of explosives in coal surface mining operations.
B. The Division shall assume primary responsibility for conducting the examinations and issuing the certificates for such persons in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision A of this section.
1979, c. 290; 1984, cc. 230, 590; 1996, c. 758.
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