Underground Coal Mines

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This is Part B of the Code of Virginia, titled “Underground Coal Mines.” It is part of Subtitle II “Coal Mining”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”. It contains 141 laws divided across 17 structures.

Chapter 7 Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction
Chapter 8 Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Electricity, Safety, Etc