A. No person shall deliberately remove any support in an active area unless equivalent protection is provided.
B. Any person who accidentally knocks out or dislodges a support shall promptly replace the support.
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-718, under Chapter 7. Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction..
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-718
A. No person shall deliberately remove any support in an active area unless equivalent protection is provided.
B. Any person who accidentally knocks out or dislodges a support shall promptly replace the support.