Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 350.240 (2026)

Clay mining regulations

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The Energy and Environment Cabinet may adopt reasonable regulations for the reclamation of land disturbed or removed in the mining of clay. Such regulations shall encourage water impoundments and shall follow the standards established in Article III of the Interstate Mining Compact. The cabinet shall have the authority to adopt such regulations prior to the effective date of the Interstate Mining Compact and irrespective of whether the state becomes a member or withdraws from membership in the Interstate Mining Compact. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 44, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1882, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. III, sec. 13(2). -- Amended 1972 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 78. -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 38. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/11/91) A technical correction has been made in this section by the Reviser of Statutes pursuant to KRS 7.136 and 7.140.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Nat. Resources & Env't Prot. Cabinet v. Kentucky Harlan Coal Co., 870 S.W.2d 421 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993).

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Nat. Resources & Env't Prot. Cabinet v. Kentucky Harlan Coal Co., 870 S.W.2d 421 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993). “” However, as noted in appellant’s brief, other statutes and regulations clearly do regulate those substances, much as coal processing waste is regulated: KRS 350.240,405 KAR 5:010 (requires clay miners to submit a plan, obtain a permit and handle wastes in a manner reducing the…”

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