The department is designated as the agency to administer this chapter.The commission is designated as the body to enforce this chapter, including, but not limited to, the issuance of administrative and penalty orders, promulgation of regulations regarding matters addressed in this chapter, and designation of lands unsuitable for surface mining.The Permit Board is designated as the body to issue, deny, modify, revoke, transfer, cancel, rescind, suspend and reissue permits under this chapter.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 53 - Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals
Chapter 7 - Surface Mining and Reclamation of Land
§ 53-7-9. Administration and enforcement of chapter
§ 53-7-19. Powers and duties of commission
§ 53-7-45. Review of Permit Board action or decision
§ 53-7-47. Mining prohibited in national and state park lands
§ 53-7-53. Records, reports and equipment to be maintained by permittees