California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 8 - Mining and Geology
Subchapter 1 - State Mining and Geology Board
Article 1 - Surface Mining and Reclamation Practice
Section 3500 - Purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish state policy for the reclamation of mined lands and the conduct of surface mining operations in accord with the general provisions set forth in Public Resources Code, Division 2, Chapter 9, Section 2710 et seq. (Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, as amended by Statutes of 1980).
1. New Chapter 8, Subchapter 1 (Sections 3500-3508, not consecutive, and Appendices A, B and C) filed 3-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 14).
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 8-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).
3. Repealer and new section filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
Note: Authority cited: Section 2755, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 2710- 2795, Public Resources Code.