A bill for an act providing for the regulation of mining, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

The bill updates Iowa’s mining code to require mine operators to promptly report any land subsidence caused by mining, submit assessments and repair plans, and use posted bonds only for land reclamation. It also clarifies definitions of affected land and subsidence, and sets civil penalties for non‑compliance. The changes aim to protect public land and ensure that mining sites are restored after use.

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