It is hereby declared the public policy of the Commonwealth to provide for the safety of underground coal miners employed in areas near or adjacent to oil and gas exploration activities while furthering the policy of the Commonwealth as stated in KRS § 353.500 with respect to the conservation and encouragement of exploration and development of oil and gas resources.
Effective: June 25, 2009
History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 79, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2009.