Scheduling of mine inspections

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Virginia Code › Title 45.2 › Subtitle III › Part A › Chapter 11 › Article 7 › Section 45.2-1152

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A. The Director shall schedule the inspections of mines under this article, to the extent deemed reasonable and prudent, in order to reduce their chronological proximity to inspections conducted by MSHA. To this end, the Director shall endeavor to coordinate the timing of inspections with MSHA personnel.

B. The Director and mine inspectors, to the extent deemed reasonable and prudent, shall schedule mine inspections to commence at a variety of hours of the day and days of the week, including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

1997, c. 390 , § 45.1-161.292:58; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .

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