Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas |
Chapter 5. MINED LAND RECLAMATION |
Article 6. Enforcement |
Sec 27-1026. Violation; classification
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A. Beginning April 1, 1997, an owner or operator of an exploration operation or mining unit shall not:
1. Cause a surface disturbance at an exploration operation or mining unit in violation of this chapter.
2. Fail or refuse to conduct reclamation according to the terms of a reclamation plan authorized by this chapter.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.