General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE II. EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH |
CHAPTER 21B. MINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION |
SECTION 1. Short title |
SECTION 2. Definitions |
SECTION 3. Powers and duties of department and commissioner; rules and regulations |
SECTION 4. Coal exploration license; applications; notice of results |
SECTION 5. Mining licenses; certificate of insurance coverage; surety bonds; license violations; fees and receipts; hearings |
SECTION 6. Term of license; termination, suspension and revocation; renewal |
SECTION 7. Examinations; investigations; monitoring; record |
SECTION 8. Mining inspectors; appointment; powers and duties; cease-work orders; reports |
SECTION 9. Cease-work orders; special investigating commission; powers |
SECTION 10. Mine fires; refuse bank fires; subsidence resulting from mining; health and safety hazards |
SECTION 11. Water quality and water table; rules and regulations |
SECTION 12. Abandonment or closure of mine; final survey |
SECTION 13. Zoning regulations |
SECTION 14. Inspections by public officials |
SECTION 15. Violations; fines and punishments |