Alaska § 27.20.021 - Inspection of mining operations.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 27.20.021 — Inspection of mining operations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.20.021. Inspection of mining operations.
The department may enter, inspect, and examine any mining operations in the state and inspect and examine the workings and the machinery belonging to it at all reasonable times, either day or night, but not so as to impede or obstruct the workings of the mining operation more than is necessary. The department may also make inquiry into the condition of the mine, workings, machinery, ventilation, drainage, and methods of lighting or using lights and into methods, things, and appliances connected with and relating to the health and safety of persons in or about the mine. The manager of each mine shall furnish the means necessary for entry, inspection, examination, inquiry, and exit.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 27.20.021
What does Alaska Statutes § 27.20.021 cover?
Section 27.20.021 ("Inspection of mining operations.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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