# K.S.A. § 49-402: 49-402 - Declaration of policy

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## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 49-402
- **Heading:** 49-402 - Declaration of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 49 / Article 4 / Section 49-402

## Text

49-402. Declaration of policy. Where surface mining operations are conducted, it is declared to be the policy of this state to provide for the reclamation of affected lands to encourage productive use including but not limited to: The planting of forests; the seeding of grasses and legumes for grazing purposes; the planting of crops for harvest; the enhancement of wildlife and aquatic resources; the establishment of recreational, home and industrial sites; and for the conservation, development, management and appropriate use of all the natural resources of such areas for compatible multiple purposes and protecting the health, safety and general welfare of the people, as well as the natural beauty and aesthetic values, in the affected areas of this state. It is also declared to be the policy of this state to authorize the secretary to take such action as may be necessary to qualify to administer the regulatory programs adopted by the United States department of the interior, office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement, pursuant to the national surface mining control and reclamation act of 1977 (public law 95-87).

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 49-401 49-401 - .](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-401.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-402 49-402 - Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-402.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-403 49-403 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-403.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-404 49-404 - Employment of inspectors and other personnel; contracts for technical services authorized; financial interest in coal mining operation prohibited; penalties for violation of prohibition; rules and regulations for enforcement; reports to congress.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-404.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-405 49-405 - Powers and authority of secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-405.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-406 49-406 - Permit to engage in surface mining; compliance with federal act required; annual statement of coal mined; application for permit, contents; notice of application for permit, publication; map and plan to accompany application; disapproval of application, when; fees; performance bonds; cash deposits, securities, mortgages on real estate; liability insurance; renewal of permits; application filed for public inspection, information required to be furnished.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-406.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-407 49-407 - Permit to engage in surface mining; approval, modification or denial; determination and order of secretary, contents; applicant to file schedule listing notices of violation; prime farmland area, effect; informal conference; notice and hearing on final determination; conduct of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-407.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-408 49-408 - Reclamation of land affected by surface mining; regulations of secretary; extent that water on such land shall become public waters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-408.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-409 49-409 - Revegetation of affected areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-409.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-410 49-410 - Amendment of permit, application; requirements; limitation on transfer, assignment or sale of rights granted under permit; revision or modification of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-410.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-411 49-411 - Commencement of reclamation, when; grading.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-411.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-413 49-413 - Planting report; inspection and evaluation of vegetative cover.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-413.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-415 49-415 - Reclamation reports; release of bond, when; hearing; conduct of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-415.md)
- [K.S.A. § 49-416 49-416 - Effect of revocation of permit or forfeiture of bond upon future permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C49_A4_S49-416.md)

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