74-48. Purposes.
The purposes of this Article are to provide:
(1) That the usefulness, productivity, and scenic values of all lands and waters involved in mining within the State will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
(2) That from June 11, 1971, no mining shall be carried on in the State unless plans for such mining include reasonable provisions for protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the area of land affected by mining. (1971, c. 545, s. 3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 74 - Mines and Quarries
Article 7 - The Mining Act of 1971.
§ 74-51 - Permits Application, granting, conditions.
§ 74-52 - Permit modifications.
§ 74-56 - Inspection and approval of reclamation; bond release or forfeiture.
§ 74-57 - Departmental modification of permit or reclamation plan.
§ 74-58 - Suspension or revocation of permit.
§ 74-59 - Bond forfeiture proceedings.
§ 74-61 - Administrative and judicial review of decisions.
§ 74-64 - Penalties for violations.
§ 74-65 - Effect on local zoning regulations.
§ 74-66 - Private relief against nuisance or hazard.
§ 74-68 - Cooperation with other agencies; contracts and grants.