Arizona Laws 27-1026. Violation; classification
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
A. Beginning April 1, 1997, an owner or operator of an exploration operation or mining unit shall not:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 27-1026
- Mining unit: means an individual portion of a mining facility that encompasses one or more surface disturbances. See Arizona Laws 27-901
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Reclamation: means measures that are taken on surface disturbances at exploration operations and mining units to achieve stability and safety consistent with post-mining land use objectives specified in the reclamation plan. See Arizona Laws 27-901
- Surface disturbance: means clearing, covering or moving land by means of mechanized earth-moving equipment for mineral exploration, development and production purposes but does not include surveying, assessment and location work, seismic work, maintenance and other such activities that create a de minimis disturbance. See Arizona Laws 27-901
1. Cause a surface disturbance at an exploration operation or mining unit in violation of this chapter.
2. Fail or refuse to conduct reclamation according to the terms of a reclamation plan authorized by this chapter.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.