Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-744
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Oklahoma Statutes - Title 45. Mines and Mining Page 71
All surface coal mining operations which commence operations
pursuant to a permit issued on or after February 3, 1978, shall
comply, and such permits shall contain terms requiring compliance
with the provisions set out in this act.
On and after May 3, 1978, all surface coal mining operations
shall comply with this act, except as provided below.
All surface coal mining operations which commence operations
pursuant to a permit issued on or after February 3, 1978, shall
comply, and such permits shall contain terms requiring compliance
with the provisions set out in this act.
On and after May 3, 1978, all surface coal mining operations
shall comply with this act, except as provided below.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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