- 210. Criminal Penalties. Criminal penalties are imposed by Section 40-10-7 of the Act which prohibits each employee of the Division who performs any function or duty under the Act from having a direct or indirect financial interest in any coal mining or reclamation operation. The Act provides that whoever knowingly violates the provisions of Section 40-10-7 of the Act will, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $2,500, or by imprisonment of not more than one year or by both.
- 220. Failure to File Financial Statement. Any employee who fails to file the required statement will be considered in violation of the intended employment provisions of Section 40-10-7 of the Act and will be subject to removal from his or her position.
KEY: reclamation, coal mines
Date of Last Change: 1989
Notice of Continuation: June 27, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-10-1 et seq