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Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 2712 — General Provisions

Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 2712

Type
Statute
Source
California Public Resources Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

It is the intent of the Legislature to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with regulation of surface mining operations so as to assure that:

Citator

Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 2712 — General Provisions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

It is the intent of the Legislature to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with regulation of surface mining operations so as to assure that:

(a) Adverse environmental effects are prevented or minimized and that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternative land uses.

(b) The production and conservation of minerals are encouraged, while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, and aesthetic enjoyment.

(c) Residual hazards to the public health and safety are eliminated.