Illinois § 45.43
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45.43, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.43.
Winzes opening directly from the floor of a drift or stope shall be kept covered by a substantial hatch, or shall be planked over, except when in use, or shall be barred off by a substantial railing not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 feet above the level of the floor, or shall be provided with a gangway not less than 10 inches wide, which gangway shall have a substantial hand railing not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 feet above the gangway, and the approaches to such gangway at either end shall be protected by a substantial railing not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 feet above the floor. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 45.43
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45.43 cover?
Section 45.43 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 45.43?
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