(a) This subchapter shall not apply to any mine in existence or operation on July 1, 1995, unless the mine or quarry site has been the subject of a criminal or civil proceeding resulting from its blasting operations within the three-year period before January 1, 1995.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the authority of the Director of the Division of Labor shall not be restricted with respect to:
(1) Mines or quarries which were in existence and operation on July 1, 1995, but which change owners or operators after July 1, 1995; or
(2) New or existing mines or quarries which were not in operation on July 1, 1995.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 27 - Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions
Subchapter 13 - Arkansas Quarry and Open Pit Mine Blasting Control Act
§ 20-27-1303. Blasting standards
§ 20-27-1304. Notice of blasting operations
§ 20-27-1307. Exemptions — Owners and operators
§ 20-27-1308. Director — Powers and duties generally
§ 20-27-1309. Hearings, orders, and notices
§ 20-27-1310. Cooperation with State Fire Marshal
§ 20-27-1311. Existing rules — Orders — Remedies
§ 20-27-1312. Criminal penalties
§ 20-27-1315. Private right of action