Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 381.935 (2026)

Definitions

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For the purpose of KRS 381.940, "method" and "methods" mean underground, surface, auger, or open pit mining and nothing in KRS 381.940 shall be interpreted to adversely affect the use of modern equipment or machinery with respect to mining methods permitted under KRS 381.940. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 3, effective July 13, 1984.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1987–1997 · leading case: Karst-Robbins Coal Co. v. Arch of Kentucky, Inc., 964 S.W.2d 419 (Ky. Ct. App. 1997).
Karst-Robbins Coal Co. v. Arch of Kentucky, Inc., 964 S.W.2d 419 (Ky. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 12× “The trial court rejected this argument, concluding that although KRS 381.935 defines “method” or “methods” of mining for purposes of KRS 381.”
Akers v. Baldwin, 736 S.W.2d 294 (Ky. 1987). · cites it 4× “Purposes of KRS 381.935 to 381.945. — The purposes of KRS 381.”
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