Chief mine inspector; qualifications and salary; director's powers
and duties
Sec. 7. (a) The director shall employ, subject to IC 4-15-2, a chief
mine inspector who has an Indiana fireboss certificate and at least
three (3) years underground mining experience.
(b) The chief mining inspector is entitled to receive an annual
salary to be fixed by the commissioner of labor with the approval of
the governor.
(c) The director may, subject to IC 4-15-2, employ other mine
inspectors and clerical employees.
(d) The director may contract with any person to provide training
for mine employees.
(e) The director may provide mine rescue training for mine
employees.
(f) The director may furnish mine rescue equipment at the site of
mine accidents.
(g) The director shall collect and index all active and inactive
underground mine maps.
(h) The director shall supervise and direct the state mine
inspection service.
As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.144-1988,
SEC.2; P.L.215-1989, SEC.5; P.L.112-1992, SEC.3.
Last modified: May 27, 2006