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.