There is hereby created and established the Alabama Mining Academy which shall be located at Walker State Technical College in Walker County, Alabama. The Alabama Mining Academy shall be maintained as an agency of Walker State Technical College. The academy shall be the agency that assists in the mine safety and health training of Alabama miners. The purpose and function of this academy shall be to cooperate with and provide assistance to the mining industry of the state in developing effective mine health and safety programs and to improve and expand research and development and training programs aimed at developing a safer, more productive coal industry for the State of Alabama.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 60 - Trade Schools and Junior Colleges.
Article 12 - Alabama Mining Academy.
Section 16-60-260 - Establishment; Location; Purpose.
Section 16-60-261 - Authority; Use of Facilities and Personnel of Walker State Technical College.
Section 16-60-262 - Programs for Education and Training of Miners and Mining Operations Agents.
Section 16-60-263 - Academy to Provide Technical Assistance in Meeting Mine Safety and Health Laws.
Section 16-60-264 - Academy to Conduct Studies, Research, Demonstrations.