Arizona Laws 27-1326. Violation; classification
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A. Beginning January 1, 2007, an owner or operator of an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit shall not:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 27-1326
- Aggregate mining unit: means an individual portion of an aggregate mining facility that encompasses one or more surface disturbances. See Arizona Laws 27-1201
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Reclamation: means measures that are taken on surface disturbances at exploration operations and aggregate mining units to achieve stability and safety consistent with postaggregate mining land use objectives specified in the reclamation plan. See Arizona Laws 27-1201
- Surface disturbance: means clearing, covering or moving land by means of mechanized earthmoving equipment for aggregate mining and exploration but does not include surveying, assessment and location work, seismic work, maintenance and other such activities that create a de minimis disturbance. See Arizona Laws 27-1201
1. Cause a surface disturbance at an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit in violation of this chapter.
2. Fail or refuse to conduct reclamation according to the terms of a reclamation plan authorized by this chapter.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.