In this subtitle the General Assembly intends to provide for the reclamation of the land affected by deep mining operations; provide for the protection of the waters of the State that otherwise might be affected adversely by pollution from deep mines; and provide for the improvement of the health, welfare, and living conditions in the communities and counties in which coal mining is an important industry.

Added by Acts 1976, c. 899. Amended by Acts 1978, c. 853. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 7-5A-02 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 2, eff. July 1, 1995.