50-73-101. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Montana Coal Mining Code”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 120, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 3447, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3447, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 267, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 50-401.
50-73-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Department” means the department of labor and industry and the state coal mine inspectors employed by the department. (2) ”Excavations” and “workings” mean all parts of a mine excavated or being excavated, including shafts, slopes, tunnels, entries, rooms, and working places, whether abandoned or in use. […]
50-73-103. Department authorized to adopt rules. The department may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter and safety standards for all coal mines in this state. History: En. 50-412.1 by Sec. 8, Ch. 267, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 50-412.1; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
50-73-104. Injunction and other civil relief authorized. A civil action for preventive relief, including but not limited to an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order, may be instituted by the department in the district court for the county in which the mine in question is located or in which […]
50-73-105. Violations a misdemeanor. (1) A person who knowingly: (a) violates or fails or refuses to comply with an order, rule, or standard adopted under this chapter; (b) interferes with, hinders, or delays the department or its authorized representatives in carrying out any duties under this chapter; (c) refuses to admit an authorized representative of the department to a […]
50-73-106. Mine safety training — recovery of expenses. (1) The department may conduct mine safety training for mine operators, miners, and other persons working in and around mines. (2) When providing mine safety training, the department shall schedule the training in a cost-effective manner, while taking into account the needs of training participants and the mining industry. […]
50-73-107. Safety and industrial health consultation services authorized — recovery of expenses. (1) The department may provide onsite safety and industrial health consultation services to mine operators that request onsite safety and industrial health consultation services. (2) The department may not charge for the consultation provided by this section, but it may recover from the mine operator […]
