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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person shall not conduct mining for limestone, dolomite, sand, gravel, clay, fluorspar, or other vein minerals without first obtaining a permit from the cabinet. However, no permit shall be required for the excavation of limestone, dolomite, sand, gravel, clay, fluorspar, or other vein minerals by a landowner for personal, noncommercial use if:
(1) Fifty (50) tons or less are excavated in twelve (12) successive calendar months;
(2) They are excavated from land owned by the landowner; and
(3) They are used only on the property owned by the landowner, as provided in Article II(a) of KRS 350.300.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Mines and Minerals § 350.245.Permit required to conduct mining for vein minerals; exemptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxviii-mines-and-minerals/ky-rev-st-sect-350-245/
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