Effective: October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall issue the following certificates to those applicants who pass their examination:
(1) Certificates for mine forepersons of gaseous mines;
(2) Certificates for mine forepersons of nongaseous mines;
(3) Certificates for forepersons of gaseous mines;
(4) Certificates for forepersons of nongaseous mines;
(5) Certificates for forepersons of surface maintenance facilities of underground or surface mines;
(6) Certificates for mine forepersons of surface mines;
(7) Certificates for forepersons of surface mines;
(8) Certificates for fire bosses;
(9) Certificates for mine electricians;
(10) Certificates for surface mine blasters;
(11) Certificates for shot firers.
(B) Applicants for certificates shall make application to the chief, on a form provided by the chief, for examination. All applicants shall be able to read and write the English language intelligently, and shall furnish the chief with a certificate as to the length and description of their practical experience and satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform the duties of the position for which they make application for examination.
(C) The chief may issue a certificate to an applicant for mine foreperson, foreperson, or mine electrician who holds a valid certification or other authorization from a state with which the department of natural resources has a reciprocal agreement for the certification or other authorization. However, the applicant shall pass an examination on this chapter and rules adopted under it or on any other relevant material that the chief determines to be appropriate.
A mine foreperson, foreperson, or mine electrician who has been issued a temporary certificate under section 1565.06 of the Revised Code prior to the effective date of this amendment and who holds a valid certification or other authorization from a state with which the department has a reciprocal agreement for the certification or other authorization may continue to operate under the temporary certificate until it expires or the chief suspends or revokes it.
(D) Except as provided in sections 1561.16 and 1561.17 of the Revised Code, any certificate issued by the former mine examining board prior to October 29, 1995, shall remain in effect notwithstanding the new classifications of certificates established by this section.
Last updated October 5, 2021 at 1:34 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries
Section 1561.01 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mine and Quarry Definitions.
Section 1561.011 | Chapter Does Not Apply to Chapter 1514 Activities.
Section 1561.02 | Jurisdiction Over Mines and Quarries.
Section 1561.03 | Chief of Division - Powers and Duties.
Section 1561.04 | Annual Report - Public Distribution Quarterly Reports.
Section 1561.06 | Designating Coal or Mineral Bearing Townships.
Section 1561.07 | Clay Mines and Stripping Pits - Rules.
Section 1561.11 | Examinations for Mine Forepersons and Fire Bosses.
Section 1561.12 | Registration and Qualifications of Applicants.
Section 1561.13 | Examinations.
Section 1561.14 | Qualifications of Mine Electrician.
Section 1561.15 | Practical Examination by Chief.
Section 1561.17 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Mine or Nongaseous Mines - Recertification.
Section 1561.18 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Maintenance Facilities.
Section 1561.19 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Mines.
Section 1561.20 | Qualifications of Surface Mine Blaster.
Section 1561.21 | Qualifications of Shot Firer.
Section 1561.22 | Qualifications of Fire Boss.
Section 1561.23 | Issuance of Certificates - Qualifications of Applicants Generally.
Section 1561.25 | Rescue Stations - Assistant Superintendents.
Section 1561.26 | Training and Employment of Rescue Crews.
Section 1561.261 | Immunity of Mine Safety Employees Arising From Rescue Work.
Section 1561.27 | Division of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.
Section 1561.28 | Supervision of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.
Section 1561.31 | Inspections by Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.32 | Inspection of Electrical Installations.
Section 1561.33 | Weekly Report by Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.34 | Deputy Mine Inspector's Emergency Report.
Section 1561.35 | Written Notice of Danger or Hazardous Condition.
Section 1561.351 | Notification of Violations.
Section 1561.36 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Major Accident.
Section 1561.37 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Fatal or Serious Accident.
Section 1561.38 | Chief to Provide Assistance in Resolving Controversies or Emergency Counsel.
Section 1561.45 | Fines Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.46 | Fees Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.47 | Order to Abate Violation.
Section 1561.48 | Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.49 | Designation of Inspectors and Employees.
Section 1561.50 | Charges Against Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.51 | Appeal to Reclamation Commission.
Section 1561.52 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.