Coal Co-tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act

Summary

The Coal Co‑tenancy Modernization and Miners Protection Act lets an operator mine coal if at least three‑fourths of the owners in a coal estate agree, and it treats that mining as lawful, not waste or trespass. Owners who do not consent – including those whose ownership cannot be identified – receive a pro‑rated royalty, and their interests are held in a state‑administered fund. The law aims to streamline mining while protecting the rights and earnings of all co‑tenants.

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