Mines and Mining; modifying definition; modifying refer to certain responsible party; effective date.

Summary

The bill revises the legal definitions for overburden, mine, mining, and related terms, and adds a definition for “contract miner.” It also tightens the Limited Use Permit process, mandating operators to identify any contract miner and limiting permits to two acres for up to one year. These changes aim to improve oversight of small‑scale mining activities.

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