# Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1102: Safety and health

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T45.2_SIII_PA_C11_A1_S45.2-1102

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1102
- **Heading:** Safety and health
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 45.2 / Subtitle III / Part A / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 45.2-1102

## Text

In safety and health, all mineral miners are to be governed by the Act, Article 1 (§ 45.2-1300 et seq.) of Chapter 13, any other section of the Code relating to the safety and health of miners, and regulations adopted by the Department.

1997, c. 390 , § 45.1-161.292:3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .

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