Mississippi Code
Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program
§ 53-9-121. Power and authority to implement program; promulgation of rules and regulations; cooperative projects

The commission shall have the power and authority to engage in any work and to do all things necessary or expedient, including promulgation of rules and regulations, to implement and administer the abandoned mine lands reclamation program in Mississippi. The commission also shall have the power and authority to engage in cooperative projects with any other agency of the United States of America or any state or federal agency to achieve the objectives of the abandoned mine lands reclamation program in Mississippi.

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Mississippi Code

Title 53 - Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals

Chapter 9 - Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation of Land

Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program

§ 53-9-103. Only abandoned mines eligible for program expenditures

§ 53-9-107. Right of entry upon property adversely affected by past coal mining; order and required findings; right of entry upon property to conduct studies or exploratory work

§ 53-9-117. Interdepartmental cooperation; provision of technical expertise, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies

§ 53-9-119. Injunctions

§ 53-9-121. Power and authority to implement program; promulgation of rules and regulations; cooperative projects

§ 53-9-123. Authority with regard to land affected by noncoal mining practices; agreement of landowner; required findings; limitations on expenditure of funds