Code of Virginia - Title 45.1 Mines And Mining - Section 45.1-161.286 Minimum blasting practices

§ 45.1-161.286. Minimum blasting practices

A. When explosives are in use on the surface and an electrical storm approaches, all persons shall be removed from such blast area until the storm has passed.

B. In accordance with the standards set forth in § 45.1-161.255 the Chief shall promulgate regulations regarding the safe storage, transportation, handling, and use of blasting agents and other explosives.

(Code 1950, §§ 45-53.1, 45-53.5; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-48, 45.1-53.1; 1978, c. 729; 1981, c. 179; 1984, c. 229; 1993, c. 442; 1994, c. 28; 1996, c. 774.)

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