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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas § 27-902. Division of mined land reclamation;  coordination of programs and activities

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A. The state mine inspector shall establish a division of mined land reclamation and employ staff who have the necessary and appropriate experience in mining and reclaiming mined lands.

B. This chapter does not replace or duplicate provisions of title 49 that regulate exploration and mining operations to protect public health and the environment.

C. The requirements of a reclamation plan under this chapter, a closure plan for the same mining unit required under title 49, chapter 2, article 3   1 and other provisions and requirements of title 49   2 and this title, including financial assurance requirements, shall not be redundant, inconsistent or contradictory.  This chapter does not supersede the closure plan requirements of title 49, chapter 2, article 3.

1  Section 49-241 et seq.
2  Section 49-101 et seq.

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