Arizona § 27-974 - Preservation and conservation of soil; exceptions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-974 — Preservation and conservation of soil; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-974. Preservation and conservation of soil; exceptions
Before creating a surface disturbance that is stated to be reclaimed by revegetation pursuant to a new mining unit reclamation plan, the owner or operator shall conserve the soil as reasonably available from the area of disturbance to support the stated revegetation on that specific disturbance as necessary to achieve the post-mining land use objectives stated in the reclamation plan unless the owner or operator demonstrates one or more of the following factors:
1. There is insufficient soil to make recovery practicable.
2. Recovery of the soil is not practicable due to limitations of topography, thickness of soil or other physical, climactic or biological constraints.
3. Direct revegetation of the disturbance, with or without soil amendments, is reasonably expected to be successful.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-974
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-974 cover?
Section 27-974 ("Preservation and conservation of soil; exceptions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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