Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 17. Uncertificated officials; proceedings against; reinstatement

Any person without a certificate employed to perform the duties of mine foreman, assistant foreman or fire boss under the provisions of the Bituminous or Anthracite Mining Laws, who fails or refuses to perform his duties or who engages in any acts or activities interfering with the safe and lawful operation of any mine or colliery shall also be subject to like complaint and disciplinary action by the Secretary of Mines. All the provisions of sections 2 to 6 inclusive,  1 hereof applicable to proceedings involving a certificated official, shall also be applicable to proceedings involving an uncertificated official: Provided, That in the case of an uncertificated official, the Secretary of Mines,  2 upon finding that the charges have been sustained, shall make an order disqualifying said official from holding office for a period of not more than one year: And provided further, That such official shall have the right, after his period of disqualification, to be reinstated in good standing, upon satisfying the Secretary of Mines that he is then qualified to perform his duties.