The provisions of this article shall not apply to surface mining activities of the State Department of Transportation or any city, county or municipality incident to their activities in constructing, repairing and maintaining the public road system in Alabama. The provisions of this section shall also extend to any person, firm or corporation contracting with the State Department of Transportation or any city, county or municipality to construct, repair and maintain public roads; provided, that such contracts contain standards for the reclamation of all affected surface mining areas; and provided further, that such standards have been approved by the department.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 16 - Mineral Resources.
Article 1 - Surface Mining Reclamation Generally.
Section 9-16-1.1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 9-16-3 - Purpose of Article.
Section 9-16-5 - Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Application; Issuance.
Section 9-16-6 - Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Amendments.
Section 9-16-7 - Duties of Operators.
Section 9-16-8 - Bonds, Cash Deposits, or Securities Deposits of Operators.
Section 9-16-12 - Disposition of Fees and Penalties.
Section 9-16-13 - Administration of Article.
Section 9-16-14 - Applicability of Provisions of Article.
Section 9-16-15 - Article Supplemental; Repeal of Conflicting Laws.