# Environment (GEN)

## Title 15. Mines and Mining

### Subtitle 6. Deep Mine Control

#### Section 15-602

In this subtitle the General Assembly intends to provide for the reclamation of the land affected by deep mining operations; provide for the protection of the waters of the State that otherwise might be affected adversely by pollution from deep mines; and provide for the improvement of the health, welfare, and living conditions in the communities and counties in which coal mining is an important industry.

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