Alaska Administrative Code
Title 8 - Labor and Workforce Development
Part 1 - Industrial Welfare
Chapter 15 - Alaska Wages and Hours
Article 3 - Exemptions
8 AAC 15.145 - Small mining operations

(a) For purposes of AS 23.10.060(3), a "mining season" means the cumulative period of time during which operations are carried on during a calendar year, but not exceeding 20 weeks.

(b) The exemption from the payment for overtime under AS 23.10.060 for employers engaged in small mining operations is available to the employer for an aggregate of 14 weeks, commencing on the first day the mine begins active operations in a calendar year. Periods during which the mine is not actively engaged in mining operations for reasons including assessment work and repair or construction of buildings or equipment are not part of the exemption period.

(c) Repealed 9/28/85.