Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction

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This is Chapter 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction.” It is part of Part B “Underground Coal Mines”, which is part of Subtitle II “Coal Mining”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”. It contains 77 laws divided across 9 structures.

Article 1	General Provisions
Article 2	Additional Duties of Certified Persons and Other Miners
Article 3	Proximity of Mining to Gas or Oil Wells or Abandoned Areas
Article 4	Roof, Face, and Rib Control
Article 5	Explosives and Blasting
Article 6	Mine Openings and Escapeways
Article 7	Hoisting
Article 8	Transportation
Article 9	Surface Areas