Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any exploration for minerals which is conducted solely by drilling or any other method which results in a drill hole of a diameter of six inches (6") or less shall be regulated only under former chapter 9 [repealed] of this title.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 8 - Strip and Open Pit Mines
Part 2 - Tennessee Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972
§ 59-8-202. Definitions. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (3) and Compiler’s notes.]
§ 59-8-204. Powers of the Commissioner
§ 59-8-205. Permits, Requirements and Criteria — Amendment — Appeal Upon Failure to Grant — Renewal
§ 59-8-210. Annual Report to Be Filed With Commissioner
§ 59-8-216. Commissioner's Power to Effect Reclamation Subject to Availability of Funds
§ 59-8-224. Supplemental Nature of Part
§ 59-8-225. Immediate Conformity to Statutes or Regulations Required