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LAWS 1915, P. 505.

SECOND AMENDATORY ACT.

JUNE 28, 1915.

AN ACT to amend sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 15, 21 and 25 of An Act entitled, "An Act," etc. (same as in section 1). (See page 238.)

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.:

That sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 15, 21, and 25 of An Act entitled, "An Act to revise the laws in relation to coal mines and subjects relating thereto, and providing for the health and safety of persons employed therein," approved June 6, 1911, in force July 1, 1911, approved June 26, 1913, in force July 1, 1913, be and the same are hereby amended so as to read as follows:

SPECIAL SURVEY.-(j) The State inspector of mines, or the State Mining Board, may order a survey to be made of the workings of any mine in addition to the regular annual survey, the results to be extended on the maps of the same and the copies thereof, whenever the safety of the workmen, unlawful injury to the surface, unlawful encroachment upon adjoining property, or the safety of an adjoining mine requires it. If the State inspector of mines or the State Mining Board shall believe any map required by this Act is materially inaccurate or imperfect, the State inspector or State Mining Board is authorized to make, or cause to be made, a correct survey and map at the expense of the operator, the cost recoverable as for debt: Provided, if such test survey shows the operator's map to be correct, the State shall be liable for the expense incurred, payable in such manner as other State accounts incurred by the State Mining Board.

PENALTIES FOR FAILURE.—(k) If an operator of any mine refuses or willfully neglects, for a period of three months, to furnish the said State inspector, the county recorder and the manager of the rescue stations the map or plan of such mine, or a copy thereof, or of the extensions thereto, as provided for in this Act, such operator shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, in the discretion of the court, and shall stand committed to the county jail until such fine is paid, and, in addition thereto, the State inspector or State Mining Board is hereby authorized to make, or cause to be made an accurate map or plan of such mine at the expense of the operator thereof; and the cost of the same may be recovered by law from the operator in the same manner as other debts by suit, in the name of the State inspector or the State Mining Board, and for his or its use, and copies of the same shall be filed by him or the board, one each with said recorder and Mine Rescue Station Commission.

LAWS 1893, P. 52.

APPROPRIATION.

JUNE 15, 1893.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the first fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That the following named sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the purposes hereinafter named, be and are hereby appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the first fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly:

Forty-first. To the State Inspectors of Coal mines, for defraying traveling expenses while in the discharge of their public duties, the sum of $1000 per annum, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be paid on itemized vouchers approved by the Governor.

Forty-second. To the State Board of Examiners for Mine Inspectors and Mine Managers for the per diem and expenses of the board in conducting examina

tions as to the qualifications of those holding or desiring positions as managers of coal mines and of those desiring appointments as State inspectors of mines, the sum of $1,500 per annum or so much thereof as may be necessary, payable upon proper vouchers approved by the Governor.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS-APPROPRIATIONS.

LAWS 1895, P. 51.

JUNE 15, 1895.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the nex regular session of the General Assembly.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That the following named sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the purposes hereinafter named, be and are hereby appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government until the expiration of the first fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the General Assembly: **

44. The State Board of Examiners for Mine Inspectors and Mine Managers, for the per diem and expenses of the board in conducting examinations as to the qualifications of those holding or desiring positions as managers of coal mines, and of those desiring appointments as State inspectors of mines, the sum of $1,500 per annum, or so much thereof as may be necessary, payable upon proper vouchers approved by the Governor.

LAWS 1897, 52, P. 61.

APPROPRIATIONS.

JUNE 5, 1897.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses, etc., (same as former act). 45. Appropriation $3,000.

LAWS 1899, 55, P. 62.

APRIL 19, 1899.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses, etc., (same as former act).

Appropriation $7,000.

LAWS 1901, 78, P. 85.

MAY 10, 1901,

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses, etc., (same as former act). Appropriation $7,500, including: Salary of stenographer $720, secretary of board $1,500, State Mine Inspectors $2,000.

LAWS 1903, 69, P. 76.

MAY 16, 1908.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses, etc., (same as former act). Appropriation $6,000, including: Stenographer $720, State Mine Inspectors, $3000 (expenses).

BOARD OF EXAMINERS-SALARIES.

LAWS 1905, P. 330,

MAY 16, 1905.

AN ACT to amend section 10 of an act entitled, "An act, etc. (same as in section 1). (Act approved April 18, 1899.)

SEC. 10. Members of State Mining Board $5 per day, not more than 100 days; mining engineer $5 per day not more than 125 days; expenses for all. Secretary $1,500 and expenses.

APPROPRIATIONS.

LAWS 1905, 62, P. 69.

MAY 18, 1905.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government, etc.

Thirty-seventh. Commissioners of Labor Statistics, for expenses, etc., $11,000. State Mining Inspectors, for expenses, $4,500 per annum, not over $600 to any one inspector.

LAWS 1907-8, 17, P. 25 (ADJOURNED SESS.).

JUNE 4, 1907.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc.

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Forty-fifth. State Mine Inspectors, $6,000 per annum, not over $600 to any one inspector.

LAWS 1909, 77, P. 85.

JUNE 16, 1909.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc. SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc. That the following named sums be, and are hereby, appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government, etc.: *

Forty-fifth. To the State Mine Inspectors, for actual expenses incurred in the discharge of duties, $6,000 per annum, not to exceed $600 to any one inspector.

LAWS 1911, P. 69.

MAY 10, 1911. AN ACT to provide for a deficiency in the traveling and other expenses of the State inspectors of coal mines for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1911.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc. That the sum of $6,000 or as much thereof as may be necessary, be, and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of meeting the traveling and other necessary expenses of the State inspectors of coal mines incurred in the discharge of their official duties, for the fiscal year ending June 30, A. D. 1911.

SEC. 2. Whereas, Said sum of money is immediately required, therefore, an emergency exists and this Act shall take effect from and after its passage.

LAWS 1911, 90, P. 101.

JUNE 10, 1911. AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State government until the expiration of the first fiscal quarter after the adjournment of the next regular session of the General Assembly.

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Forty-fifth. To the State Mine Inspectors for actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided by law, the sum of $12,000 per annum, of which sum not to exceed $1,000 per annum shall be paid to any one inspector.

INSTRUMENTS USED IN MINES-APPROPRIATION.

LAWS 1911-12, 20, P. 23.

JUNE 6, 1912.

AN ACT to amend section one (1) of an Act entitled, "An Act, etc. (same as in section 1).

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That section one (1) of an Act entitled, “An Act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Govern

ment, ete,” approved June 10, 1911, in force July 1, 1911, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:

SEC. 1. That the following named sums be, and are hereby, appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc.

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Thirteen. To the Secretary of State, for the purchase of safety lamps, hydrometers, barometers, anemometers, and such other instruments as the needs of the service of the State Mine Inspectors requires (require) as provided by law, the sum of $1,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary.

LAWS 1913, 95, P. 107.

APPROPRIATIONS.

JUNE 30, 1913.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc. SEC. 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That the following sums be, and are hereby, appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc.

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Forty-fifth. To the State Mine Inspectors, $12,000 per annum, of which sum not to exceed $1,000 per annum shall be paid to any one inspector.

LAWS 1915, 203, P. 215.

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JUNE 29, 1915.

AN ACT to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government. SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That the following named sums be, and are hereby appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Government, etc.:

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Fortieth. To the State Mine Inspectors, for actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties, as provided by law, the sum of $12,000 per annum, etc., of which sum not to exceed $1,200 per annum shall be paid to any one inspector.

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MINE MANAGERS.

FOREMAN, PIT BOSS, FIRE BOSS, HOISTING ENGINEER.

EXAMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

LAWS 1891, P. 168.

(FOR ANNOTATIONS, SEE PAGE 245.)

JUNE 18, 1891.

AN ACT to provide for the examination of mine managers, and to regulate their employment.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted, etc.: That in order to secure greater efficiency in the management of coal mines, and a higher standard of qualifications in those who have immediate responsibility for the health and safety of persons employed in coal mines, it shall be unlawful, except as hereinafter provided, after the first day of January, 1892, for any person to assume or attempt to discharge the duties of mine manager, at any coal mine equipped for shipping coal by rail or water, or any mine whose output may be twenty-five or more tons per day, unless he shall hold such a certificate as to his qualifications for that position as may be required by this act from the State board of mine examiners: Provided, that the term mine manager is here intended to mean any person who is charged with the general direction of the underground work, or of both the underground and top work, of any coal mine, and who is commonly known and designated as mine boss or foreman or pit boss.

SEC. 2. The certificates provided for in the first section of this act may be either certificates of competency or certificates of service, and any person may acquire such certificate by appearing before the State board of examiners, appointed by the commissioners of labor for the examination and inspection of mines, and submitting to such an examination as to his competency or length of service as may be prescribed by this act and the said examiners.

SEC. 3. Meetings of said boards shall be held at such times and places, and shall be conducted under such rules, conditions and regulations as the members of said boards may deem most efficient for carrying into effect the spirit and intent of this act. Said board shall, after each of its several meetings, make report of its action and of its term of service to the State commissioners of labor, and the sum of three dollars a day and traveling expenses for each day devoted to the service required by this act, which shall not exceed eighty days in all during any one year, shall be paid to each of the members of said Board upen vouchers sworn to by them and approved by the Governor and the Auditor of Public Accounts is hereby authorized to draw his warrant on the Treasurer, payable out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, in favor of the said members of the board of examiners for the amounts thus shown to be due them.

SEC. 4. Certificates of qualification or competency shall be conferred upon any citizen of the United States who shall submit to and satisfactorily pass such an examination as to his fitness for the duties and responsibilities of mine manager as said examiners shall provide; and certificates of service shall be conferred upon any citizen of the United States who shall present satisfactory evidence of having had at least four years' practical experience in coal mines, and of having served as mine manager continuously and satisfactorily and for the same person or firm for one year next preceding the passage of this act,

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