§ 22-10-1.5-5 — Mining board; powers and duties

Indiana § 22-10-1.5-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 10: MINES AND MINING SAFETY
• Ch. 1.5: General Provisions

Text

(a) The board shall:
(1) collect and distribute information concerning the nature,
causes, and prevention of mine accidents and the improvements
of methods, conditions, and equipment of mines with special
reference to health and safety and the conservation of mineral
resources and the economic conditions respecting mining and the
mining industry;
(2) promote the technical efficiency of all persons working in and
about the mines of this state and examine persons applying for
certificates under IC 22-10-3-10;
(3) submit any bills embodying legislation that the board may
agree upon to the general assembly;
(4) if appropriations from the general assembly are considered
insufficient by the board, assess and collect from operators the
amount necessary to purchase and maintain underground mine
rescue equipment for the bureau of mines and mine safety created
under IC 22-1-1-4 and deposit the assessment in the mine safety
fund established under IC 22-10-12-16; and
(5) annually report to the commissioner of the department of labor
concerning any need for additional mine inspectors.
(b) The board shall mail written notice to operators of a meeting of
the board at which assessments described in subsection (a)(4) are
discussed.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.112-1992, SEC.2; P.L.187-2003, SEC.2; P.L.35-2007, SEC.7.