Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 681.20c. Operations; jurisdiction; rules and regulations; enforcing act

Except as herein provided, all coal stripping operations coming within the provisions of this act shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the department and shall be conducted in compliance with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary by the secretary for the health and safety of those persons engaged in the work. The secretary through the mine inspectors shall have the authority and power to enforce the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by him.