Effective: June 14, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly The operator of a mine shall give notice to the chief of the division of mineral resources management when:(A) A change occurs in the name of a mine, in the name of the operator thereof, or in the officers of an incorporated company owning or operating such mine;(B) Work is commenced opening a new shaft, slope, or mine;(C) A mine is abandoned, or the working thereof is discontinued;(D) The working of a mine is commenced, after an abandonment or discontinuance thereof for a period of more than three months;(E) The pillars of a mine are about to be removed or robbed;(F) A squeeze, crush, or fire occurs, or a dangerous body of gas is found, or any cause or change occurs that may seem to affect the safety of persons employed therein.No operator of a mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section.
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