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Maryland Code

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Strip Mining

State of Maryland

15-501Definitions 15-502Declaration of Policy 15-503Rules and Regulations Generally 15-504Open-Pit Mining Operator's License 15-505Open–Pit Mining Permit 15-506Designation of Land Areas Unsuitable for All or Certain Types of Surface Coal Mining Operations 15-507Bond or Deposit Generally; Additional Bond; Amendment of Permit; Effect of Prior Forfeiture of Bond 15-508Monthly Report; Annual Report; Mining and Reclamation Progress Report; Inspections; Cease and Desist Orders; Adjudicatory Hearings 15-509Surcharges 15-510Regrading; Sealing off Openings; Impounding Water; Backfilling and Planting Generally; Alternative Plans for Reclamation; Interference with Operator 15-511Completion Report; Reservations for Deep Mining or Other Use; Limitation on Initiation of Deep Mining 15-512Department Contribution to Revegetation Costs 15-513Backfilling and Planting Report; Inspection of Reported Premises; Release of Bond 15-514Revocation of Permit and Forfeiture of Bond 15-514.1Reissuance of Revoked Permit 15-515Disposition of Funds; Entry onto Private Property 15-516Water Supply Replacement Reserve 15-517Bond Supplement Reserve 15-518Prospecting Activities 15-519Costs Assumed by Department 15-520Violations and Penalties 15-521Civil Penalties 15-522Violation by Corporation or Limited Liability Company 15-523Enforcing Compliance with or Enjoining Violations of Order, Notice, Rule, Regulation or Permit 15-524Replacement of Water Supply 15-525Blasting or Use of Explosives in Open–Pit Mining Operations 15-526Conduct of Hearings 15-527State Employee Financial Interest in Open–Pit Deep Mining Operation 15-528Civil Actions by Any Person with Interests Adversely Affected 15-529Severability