It is the express intent of this Legislature by the provisions of this article to provide for and implement a state program for abandoned mine reclamation which complies
with the provisions of Title IV, Public Law 95-87 of the 95th U. S. Congress, known as the “Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977”.
History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-210, p. 254, §1.)