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Mining and geology: surface mining.

It became law on Apr 18, 2016.

CA AB 1142 · Assembly Bill · 2015–2016

Stage
Became law
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Assembly
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Apr 18, 2016

What it does

(1) The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 prohibits a person, with exceptions, from conducting surface mining operations unless, among other things, a permit is obtained from, a specified reclamation plan is submitted to and approved by, and financial assurances for reclamation have been approved by the lead agency for the operation of the surface mining operation.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 18, 2016

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