Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Wyoming Statutes Title 36. State Lands § 36-8-1402. Wyoming historic mine trail and byway system; creation; department duties and processes for trail and byway development; advisory groups

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Wyoming historic mine trail and byway system is created for purposes of designating and identifying historic mine locations and trails and byways linking historic mines within the state, and as such, shall:

(i) Provide a precise history of mineral development in Wyoming;

(ii) Interpret the role of mining and minerals in the development of Wyoming's economy;

(iii) Identify and describe Wyoming's mining and mineral development heritage.

(b) The Wyoming historic mine trail and byway system shall be established by the department of state parks and cultural resources. The system shall expand upon the first designated historic mine trail and byway as established by this subsection, which shall link the gold mines located in South Pass City, Miners' Delight and Atlantic City, Wyoming, to the iron mines located near Atlantic City, to the uranium mines in the Crooks Gap and Gas Hills mining districts located in Fremont County, Wyoming.

(c), (d) Repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 6, § 2.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 36. State Lands § 36-8-1402. Wyoming historic mine trail and byway system; creation; department duties and processes for trail and byway development; advisory groups - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-36-state-lands/wy-st-sect-36-8-1402/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard