In any tunnel or mine under jurisdiction of the division, the use of explosives shall be limited to persons licensed by the division.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

Terms Used In California Labor Code 7990

  • Division: means the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. See California Labor Code 7951
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Mine: means any excavation or opening above or below ground used for removal of ore, minerals, gravel, sand, rock, or other materials intended for manufacturing or sale. See California Labor Code 7951
  • Tunnel: means an underground passageway, excavated by men and equipment working below the earth's surface, that provides a subterranean route along which men, equipment, or substances can move. See California Labor Code 7951
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