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Legislation


1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1423

File Code: Environment
Sponsored By:
Delegates Wood and Stup
Entitled:
Mining Operations - Nuisance Actions

Synopsis:

Providing that mining operations, including any change in operations, that have been under way for a period of 1 year or more and did not constitute a nuisance from the date the operations began may not be considered to be a public or private nuisance; prohibiting private actions against the mining operation from being sustained on the grounds that the operation interferes or has interfered with the use or enjoyment of other public or private property; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/24
First Reading House Rules
3/3
Re-referred Environmental Matters
3/4
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John F. Wood, Jr., District 29A
Delegate J. Anita Stup, District 3
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
MINING -see also- COAL
NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS
ZONING AND PLANNING
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-308.2 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
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