It is the express intent of this Legislature by the provisions of this article to provide for and implement a state program for abandoned mine reclamation which complies with the provisions of Title IV, Public Law 95-87 of the 95th U. S. Congress, known as the 'Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977'.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 9-16-120 - Legislative Intent
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=9-16-120· Version 2026