# Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-559: Frequency of mine inspections

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T45.2_SII_PA_C5_A7_S45.2-559

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-559
- **Heading:** Frequency of mine inspections
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 45.2 / Subtitle II / Part A / Chapter 5 / Article 7 / Section 45.2-559

## Text

The Chief shall conduct a complete inspection of each underground coal mine at least every 180 days and of each surface coal mine at least once per year. Additional inspections of coal mines shall be made when deemed appropriate by the Chief based on an evaluation of risks at each mine or if requested by miners employed at a mine or the operator of a mine.

Code 1950, §§ 45-4.1, 45-9, 45-12, 45-74; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-5; 1976, c. 598; 1978, c. 120; 1984, c. 236; 1985, c. 448; 1987, c. 470; 1990, c. 963; 1994, c. 28 , § 45.1-161.81; 1997, c. 390 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .

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