Illinois § 1.2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.2.
Article II. Definitions.) As used in this compact, the term: (a) "mining" means the breaking of the surface soil in order to facilitate or accomplish the extraction or removal of minerals, ores, or other solid matter, any activity or process constituting all or part of a process for the extraction or removal of minerals, ores, and other solid matter from its original location, and the preparation, washing, cleaning or other treatment of minerals, ores, or other solid matter so as to make them suitable for commercial, industrial, or construction use; but shall not include those aspects of deep mining not having significant effect on the surface, and shall not include excavation or grading when conducted solely in aid of on site farming or construction. (b) "State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory or Possession of the United States. (Source: P.A. 79-231.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1.2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1.2 cover?
Section 1.2 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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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