Oklahoma § 45-41
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-41, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-41.
Disputes between operators and miners.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 45. Mines and Mining
In case of dispute between operators and miners on the proper
interpretation of rules, regulations, and laws in relation to mines
and subjects relating thereto and providing for the health and
safety of persons employed therein, and the dispute is filed in
formal written form with the Department of Mines, the Chief Mine
Inspector shall call a meeting of the Mining Board to review the
dispute. An opinion of the proper interpretation of the disputed
rule, regulation, or law, concurred in by a majority of the Mining
Board, shall be binding upon the mining department to enforce, and
the operators and miners must abide by the opinion unless the
opinion of the Mining Board is at variance with an opinion of
interpretation by the Attorney General of the intent of the rule,
regulation, or law. In case the opinion of the Attorney General is
at variance with the opinion of the Mining Board, then all parties
must abide by the opinion of the Attorney General, except that all
parties shall have recourse to courts of this state.
In case operators or miners shall file formal written charges
with the Department of Mines that any law or laws in relation to
mining and subjects relating thereto and providing for the health
and safety of persons employed therein have been violated, the Chief
Mine Inspector shall call the parties involved before the Mining
Board to hear the evidence for and the defense against said charges.
By majority vote the charges are valid and true.
Laws 1965, c. 262, § 4, emerg. eff. June 23, 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-41
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-41 cover?
Section 45-41 is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 45-41?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 45-41 apply to my situation?
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