Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Strip Mining
Section 15-525 - Blasting or Use of Explosives

No person may engage in or be directly responsible for blasting or the use of explosives in open-pit mining operations without being certified by the Department. The Department shall establish a program providing training, examination and certification.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Environment

Title 15 - Mines and Mining

Subtitle 5 - Strip Mining

Section 15-501 - Definitions

Section 15-502 - Declaration of Policy

Section 15-503 - Rules and Regulations Generally

Section 15-504 - Open-Pit Mining Operator's License

Section 15-505 - Open-Pit Mining Permit Generally

Section 15-506 - Designation of Areas as Unsuitable for Strip Mining

Section 15-507 - Bonds

Section 15-508 - Monthly Report; Annual Report; Mining and Reclamation Progress Report; Inspections and Enforcement Generally; Cease and Desist Orders; Review

Section 15-509 - Mine Reclamation Surcharge; Bond Supplement Surcharge

Section 15-510 - Grading; Sealing Off Openings; Impounding Water; Backfilling and Planting Generally; Alternative Plans for Reclamation; Interference With Operator

Section 15-511 - Completion Report; Reservation for Deep Mining or Other Use; Limitation on Initiation of Deep Mining

Section 15-512 - State Participation in Cost of Revegetation

Section 15-513 - Backfilling and Planting Report; Inspection; Release of Bonds; Continued Liability for Revegetation

Section 15-514 - Revocation of Permit and Forfeiture on Bond

Section 15-514.1 - Reissuance of Permit to Another Qualified Operator

Section 15-515 - Disposition of Funds; Right of Entry

Section 15-516 - Water Supply Replacement Reserve

Section 15-517 - Bond Supplement Reserve

Section 15-518 - Prospecting for Coal

Section 15-519 - Assumption of Certain Costs by Department

Section 15-520 - Penalties Under Subtitle

Section 15-521 - Civil Penalties

Section 15-522 - Liability of Officers or Agents for Corporate Violations

Section 15-523 - Enforcement or Enjoining Violation of Order, Notice, Rule, Regulation, or Permit

Section 15-524 - Protection of Interest in Water Resources; Replacement of Water Supply

Section 15-525 - Blasting or Use of Explosives

Section 15-526 - Oaths and Subpoenas; Record of Hearing

Section 15-527 - State Employees Not to Have Financial Interest

Section 15-528 - Civil Actions

Section 15-529 - Severability