Florida § 378.501 - Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.
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§ 378.501. Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.
(1) No operator may begin the process of limestone resource extraction at a new mine without notifying the secretary of the intention to mine. (2) The operator’s notice of intent to mine shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The operator’s conceptual mining plan which is comprised of such maps and other supporting documents as may be reasonably required by the department, the operator’s time schedule that assures that the reclamation process is achieved in a timely manner, and the operator’s estimated life of the mine. (b) The operator’s signed acknowledgment of the limestone reclamation performance standards provided by s. 378.503. (3) The department shall develop by rule the required data, forms, and other information for the notice of intent to mine. The rule shall clearly state what data, forms, and other information are required and the reasons why such data, forms, and other information are required. (4) The secretary shall notify the operator as to the sufficiency of the notice of intent to mine. The review of such notice shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of s. 378.405.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 378.501
What does Florida Statutes § 378.501 cover?
Section 378.501 ("Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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