50-73-210. Restrictions as to boundary lines. In no case shall the workings of a coal mine be driven nearer than 50 feet to the boundary line of the coal rights pertaining to the mine, except for the purpose of establishing connecting workings between properties owned by the same person or an underground communication between contiguous mines as provided for elsewhere in rules adopted by the department.

Terms Used In Montana Code 50-73-210

  • Department: means the department of labor and industry and the state coal mine inspectors employed by the department. See Montana Code 50-73-102
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201