Arkansas Code Title 11, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2 - State Mine Inspector

• § 11-7-201 - Act Cumulative.
  This act shall not repeal any of the mining laws of the state, except wherein it specifically conflicts, but shall be cumulative to all...
• § 11-7-202 - Penalties.
  (a) (1) Any person who shall willfully obstruct or hinder the mine inspector in the discharge of his or her duties and every owner,...
• § 11-7-203 - Prosecution of Violations.
  It shall be and is made the duty of the prosecuting attorney in the district wherein the State Mine Inspector shall arrest or cause...
• § 11-7-204 - Appointment, Term, and Qualifications.
  (a) The Governor shall appoint a State Mine Inspector, who shall hold office for a term of two (2) years, beginning on July 1...
• § 11-7-205 - Office, Staff, and Compensation.
  (a) The State Mine Inspector shall have an office, which may be located in Fort Smith, and shall safely keep all records, papers, documents,...
• § 11-7-206 - State Mine Inspector -- Powers and Duties.
  (a) In addition to the duties imposed upon him or her by law, the State Mine Inspector shall: (1) Recommend to the various operators...
• § 11-7-207 - Assistant State Mine Inspector.
  (a) There is created the office of Assistant State Mine Inspector.(b) His or her term of office shall be for a period of two...
• § 11-7-208 - Inspection of Mines.
  (a) The State Mine Inspector shall devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office.(b) (1) It shall be the duty...
• § 11-7-209 - Owner, Agent, or Operator to Facilitate Inspections -- Failure to Comply.
  (a) The owner, agent, or operator of a mine is required to furnish all necessary facilities for entering and making the examinations and inspection,...
• § 11-7-210 - Action to Enjoin Unsafe Working Conditions.
  (a) (1) If the inspector shall, after examination of any mine and the works and machinery pertaining thereto, find the mine worked contrary to...
• § 11-7-211 - Authority to Arrest Violators or Clear Mine -- Injunctive Relief for Owner.
  (a) The State Mine Inspector is empowered concurrently with the sheriffs and constables throughout the state to make arrests for any violations of the...

Last modified: November 15, 2016