Chapter 16. Mineral Resources

Article 1. Surface Mining Reclamation Generally

• Ala. Code § 9-16-1 (1975) Short Title
• Ala. Code § 9-16-1.1 (1975) Legislative Findings
• Ala. Code § 9-16-2 (1975) Definitions
• Ala. Code § 9-16-3 (1975) Purpose of Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-4 (1975) Permit For Engaging In Surface Mining Operations - Required; Exemptions; Applicability
• Ala. Code § 9-16-5 (1975) Permit For Engaging In Surface Mining Operations - Application; Issuance
• Ala. Code § 9-16-6 (1975) Permit For Engaging In Surface Mining Operations - Amendments
• Ala. Code § 9-16-7 (1975) Duties of Operators
• Ala. Code § 9-16-8 (1975) Bonds, Cash Deposits, Or Securities Deposits of Operators
• Ala. Code § 9-16-9 (1975) Right of Entry Upon Lands For Inspections As to Compliance With Provisions of Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-10 (1975) Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Written Notices of Violations; Hearings; Entry of Orders By Director; Appeals From Orders of Director
• Ala. Code § 9-16-11 (1975) Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Institution of Civil Action For Enforcement of Final Order of Director; Engaging In Surface Mining Without Valid Permit; Willful Misrepresentations, Etc., In Applications; Rights of Exception and Appeal
• Ala. Code § 9-16-12 (1975) Disposition of Fees and Penalties
• Ala. Code § 9-16-13 (1975) Administration of Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-14 (1975) Applicability of Provisions of Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-15 (1975) Article Supplemental; Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Article 3. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation

• Ala. Code § 9-16-70 (1975) Short Title
• Ala. Code § 9-16-71 (1975) Declaration of Public Policy and Legislative Intent; All Land Surface Mined Under This Article Shall Be Reclaimed
• Ala. Code § 9-16-72 (1975) Definitions
• Ala. Code § 9-16-73 (1975) Surface Mining Commission - Creation; Composition; Officers; Compensation; Meetings; Offices; Funds; Removal of Members
• Ala. Code § 9-16-74 (1975) Surface Mining Commission - Powers
• Ala. Code § 9-16-75 (1975) Adoption of Rules Pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; Written Notification of Commission's Rulemaking Activities
• Ala. Code § 9-16-76 (1975) Conflict of Interest; Penalty
• Ala. Code § 9-16-77 (1975) Division of Hearings and Appeals
• Ala. Code § 9-16-78 (1975) Hearing Officer; Powers; Witness Fees
• Ala. Code § 9-16-79 (1975) Hearings and Appeals Procedure
• Ala. Code § 9-16-80 (1975) Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; Director; Chief; Transfer of Books, Records, Powers, Rights, and Personnel
• Ala. Code § 9-16-81 (1975) Licenses Required; Application; Qualifications; Fees
• Ala. Code § 9-16-82 (1975) Permits - Required; Term; Successor In Interest; Termination; Renewal; Application
• Ala. Code § 9-16-83 (1975) Permits - Contents of Application; Reclamation Plan; Copy of Application Filed For Public Inspection; Insurance; Blasting Plan
• Ala. Code § 9-16-84 (1975) Reclamation Plans; Contents
• Ala. Code § 9-16-85 (1975) Permits - Approval Or Denial By Authority; Filing of Violation Schedule; Issuance to Mine On Prime Farm Land
• Ala. Code § 9-16-86 (1975) Permits - Revisions; Application; Revision Or Modification By Authority
• Ala. Code § 9-16-87 (1975) Permits - Coal Exploration
• Ala. Code § 9-16-88 (1975) Permits - Review and Appeal of Applications
• Ala. Code § 9-16-89 (1975) Performance Bonds and Bond Releases
• Ala. Code § 9-16-90 (1975) Environmental Protection Performance Standards
• Ala. Code § 9-16-91 (1975) Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining; Requirements; Remedies
• Ala. Code § 9-16-92 (1975) Inspections; Authority to Inspect Records, Equipment, Premises; Etc.; Violations; Maintenance of Records, Etc., By Permittee; Authority to Enter Upon All Lands of the State
• Ala. Code § 9-16-93 (1975) Violations; Inspection By Authority; Remedial Actions; Hearing; Action By Attorney General
• Ala. Code § 9-16-94 (1975) Penalties
• Ala. Code § 9-16-95 (1975) Citizens' Actions; Attorneys, Etc., Fees Allowed As Damages
• Ala. Code § 9-16-96 (1975) Designation of Areas Unsuitable For Surface Coal Mining; Right to Petition; Review and Public Hearing; Areas Exempt From Mining Operations
• Ala. Code § 9-16-97 (1975) Water Rights
• Ala. Code § 9-16-98 (1975) Experimental Practices
• Ala. Code § 9-16-99 (1975) Surface Mining Operations Not Subject to This Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-100 (1975) Confidentiality of Records
• Ala. Code § 9-16-101 (1975) Leases of Certain Lands
• Ala. Code § 9-16-102 (1975) Reports of Certain Coal Sales
• Ala. Code § 9-16-103 (1975) Alabama Surface Mining Fund
• Ala. Code § 9-16-104 (1975) Reimbursement and Funding
• Ala. Code § 9-16-105 (1975) Constitutionality and Validity of Article
• Ala. Code § 9-16-106 (1975) Provisions Cumulative; Certain Laws Not Repealed
• Ala. Code § 9-16-107 (1975) Effective Date

Article 4. Abandoned Mine Reclamation

• Ala. Code § 9-16-120 (1975) Legislative Intent
• Ala. Code § 9-16-121 (1975) Definitions
• Ala. Code § 9-16-122 (1975) Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund
• Ala. Code § 9-16-123 (1975) Reclamation Priorities
• Ala. Code § 9-16-124 (1975) Lands and Waters Eligible For Reclamation
• Ala. Code § 9-16-125 (1975) Reclamation Program
• Ala. Code § 9-16-126 (1975) Right of Entry
• Ala. Code § 9-16-127 (1975) Acquisition and Disposition of Lands
• Ala. Code § 9-16-128 (1975) Landowners' Actions; Review By Director; Prior Right of Purchase; Review By Court
• Ala. Code § 9-16-129 (1975) Property Subject to Lien; Statement By Director; Amount; Priority
• Ala. Code § 9-16-130 (1975) Filling Voids, Sealing Tunnels, Shafts, Etc
• Ala. Code § 9-16-131 (1975) Interagency Cooperation
• Ala. Code § 9-16-132 (1975) Injunctions
• Ala. Code § 9-16-133 (1975) Powers of Director
• Ala. Code § 9-16-134 (1975) Insurance
• Ala. Code § 9-16-135 (1975) Special Abandoned Mine Reclamation Trust Fund; Deposit, Administration and Disbursal of Funds