# W. Va. Code § 22A-4-2: Applicability of mining laws

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22A-4-2
- **Heading:** Applicability of mining laws
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22A / Article 4 / Section 2

## Text

All provisions of the mining laws of this state intended for the protection of the health and safety of persons employed within or at any coal mine and for the protection of any coal mining property extend to all open-pit mines and any property used in connection therewith for the mining of underground limestone and sandstone mines, insofar as such laws are applicable thereto.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-1 §22A-4-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-2 §22A-4-2. Applicability of mining laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-3 §22A-4-3. Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-4 §22A-4-4. Monthly report by operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-5 §22A-4-5. Inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-4-6 §22A-4-6. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A4_S6.md)

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