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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 74-47 (2026)

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The General Assembly finds that the extraction of minerals by mining is a basic and essential activity making an important contribution to the economic well-being of North Carolina and the nation. Furthermore, it is not practical to extract minerals required  by our society without disturbing the surface of the earth and producing waste materials, and the very character of certain surface mining operations precludes complete restoration of the land to its original condition. However, it is possible to conduct mining in such  a way as to minimize its effects on the surrounding environment. Furthermore, proper reclamation of mined land is necessary to prevent undesirable land and water conditions that would be detrimental to the general welfare, health, safety, beauty, and property rights of the citizens of the State. The General Assembly finds that the conduct of mining and reclamation of mined lands as provided by this Article will allow the mining of valuable minerals and will provide for the protection of the State's environment and for the subsequent beneficial use of the mined and reclaimed land. (1971, c. 545, s. 2.)

 

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Cited in 1 case, 2004–2004 · leading case: Clark Stone Co. v. N.C. Dep't of Env't & Nat. Resources, 594 S.E.2d 832 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).
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Clark Stone Co. v. N.C. Dep't of Env't & Nat. Resources, 594 S.E.2d 832 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “In light of the purpose of the Mining Act to provide “the greatest practical degree of protection and restoration” to the “scenic values of all lands and waters involved in mining with the State” in benefit of the “general welfare, health, safety, beauty, and property rights of…”
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