Alabama § 9-16-123 - Reclamation Priorities.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-16-123 — Reclamation Priorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-16-123. Reclamation Priorities.
Expenditures of moneys from the fund on eligible lands and water shall reflect the following priorities in the order stated:
(1) The protection of public health, safety, general welfare, and property from extreme danger of adverse effects of coal mining practices;
(2) The protection of public health, safety and general welfare from adverse effects of coal mining practices;
(3) The restoration of land and water resources and the environment previously degraded by adverse effects of coal mining practices including measures for the conservation and development of soil, water (excluding channelization), woodland, fish and wildlife, recreation resources, and agricultural productivity.
(4) Research and demonstration projects relating to the development of surface mining reclamation and water quality control program methods and techniques;
(5) The protection, repair, replacement, construction, or enhancement of public facilities such as utilities, roads, recreation, and conservation facilities adversely affected by coal mining practices;
(6) The development of publicly owned land adversely affected by coal mining practices including land acquired as provided in this article for recreation and historic purposes, conservation, and reclamation purposes and open space benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-16-123
What does Code of Alabama § 9-16-123 cover?
Section 9-16-123 ("Reclamation Priorities.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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