45.1-188 - Interference with reclamation unlawful; other mining operations on land. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-188. Interference with reclamation unlawful; other mining operationson land.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or owners of surface rights or the owneror owners of mineral rights to interfere with the operator in the dischargeof his obligations to the Commonwealth for the reclamation of lands disturbedby him. If the owner or owners of surface rights or the owner or owners ofmineral rights desire to conduct other mining operations on lands disturbedby the operator furnishing bond hereunder, such owner or other person shallbe in all respects subject to the provisions of this chapter and the Directorshall then release an equivalent amount of bonds to the operator originallyfurnishing bond on the disturbed area.

(1968, c. 734; 1974, c. 312.)