GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 21B. MINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION.

Chapter 21B, Section 1. Short title.

Chapter 21B, Section 2. Definitions.

Chapter 21B, Section 3. Powers and duties of department and commissioner; rules and regulations.

Chapter 21B, Section 4. Coal exploration license; applications; notice of results.

Chapter 21B, Section 5. Mining licenses; certificate of insurance coverage; surety bonding; license violations; fees and receipts; hearings.

Chapter 21B, Section 6. Term of license; termination, suspension and revocation; renewal.

Chapter 21B, Section 7. Examinations; investigations; monitoring; record.

Chapter 21B, Section 8. Mining inspectors; appointment; powers and duties; cease-work orders; reports.

Chapter 21B, Section 9. Cease-work orders; special investigating commission; powers.

Chapter 21B, Section 10. Mine fires; refuse bank fires; subsidence resulting from mining; health and safety hazards.

Chapter 21B, Section 11. Water quality and water table; rules and regulations.

Chapter 21B, Section 12. Abandonment or closure of mine; final survey.

Chapter 21B, Section 13. Zoning regulations.

Chapter 21B, Section 14. Inspections by public officials.

Chapter 21B, Section 15. Violations; fines and punishments.


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