Arizona § 27-121 - Qualifications of state mine inspector; affidavit; continuing education; deputy inspectors; salary; seal; immunity
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§ 27-121. Qualifications of state mine inspector; affidavit; continuing education; deputy inspectors; salary; seal; immunity
A. The state mine inspector shall be a resident of this state at least two years before election, be at least thirty years of age and have been practically engaged in and acquainted with mines and mining in this state. The state mine inspector shall have at least eight years' experience, four or more of which have been in this state, consisting of direct operational or management experience with mining operations at a mine and shall have knowledge of the state and federal regulations involving the health and safety of mining employees.
B. Any person desiring to become a candidate for the office of state mine inspector shall sign an affidavit listing and attesting to the person's fulfillment of the qualifications of this section and shall file the affidavit with the nomination paper prescribed by section 16-311, 16-312 or 16-341.
C. For terms of office beginning in 2023 and after, the state mine inspector shall annually complete continuing education on state and federal mine safety and health regulations.
D. A person may not be the state mine inspector or a deputy inspector while serving as an employee, director or officer of a mining, milling or smelting company.
E. The state mine inspector and each deputy inspector shall devote full time to official duties.
F. The state mine inspector shall receive an annual salary pursuant to section 41-1904 and necessary traveling expenses when traveling in discharge of official duties.
G. The state mine inspector shall have a seal bearing the words "Mine Inspector, State of Arizona", which shall be affixed to official documents.
H. Any claim or action against the state mine inspector, deputy inspectors or the inspector's agents or employees in their official capacity as described in this title shall be brought against the state of Arizona and not against the state mine inspector, deputy inspector, agent or employee individually.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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