§ 2757. — 2757. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 800, Sec. 4.)

California § 2757.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PRC: Public Resources Code - PRC
• Div. 2.: DIVISION 2. GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING
• Ch. 9.: CHAPTER 9. Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975
• Art. 4.: ARTICLE 4. State Policy for the Reclamation of Mined Lands

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The state policy adopted by the board shall be based upon a study of the factors that significantly affect the present and future condition of mined lands, and shall be used as standards by lead agencies in preparing specific and general plans, including the conservation and land use elements of the general plan and zoning ordinances. The state policy shall not include aspects of regulating surface mining operations which are solely of local concern, and not of statewide or regional concern, as determined by the board, such as, but not limited to, hours of operation, noise, dust, fencing, and purely aesthetic considerations.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 800, Sec. 4. Effective July 28, 1980.