# Environment (GEN)

## Title 15. Mines and Mining

### Subtitle 2. Powers, Authority, and Organization of Units Pertaining to Mines and Mining -- in General

#### Section 15-201

(a) There is a Bureau of Mines, established as part of the Department.

(b) The main office of the Bureau shall be located in either Garrett County or Allegany County. The Director of the Bureau, with the approval of the Secretary, shall select the location.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)