Ohio § 1561.19
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1561.19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1561.19.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a person who applies for a certificate
as a mine foreperson of surface mines shall be able to read and write the English
language and shall have had at least five years' actual practical experience in surface
mines. An applicant for a certificate as a foreperson of surface mines shall meet the same
requirements, except that the applicant shall have had at least three years' actual
practical experience in surface mines or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of
the chief of the division of mineral resources management. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the
first day of the examination. (B) The chief shall issue a certificate as a foreperson of surface mines in accordance
with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following
applies: (1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state. (2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a
private certification as described in that chapter as a foreperson of surface mines
in a state that does not issue that license or certificate. (C) Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the
credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1561.19
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1561.19 cover?
Section 1561.19 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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