Section 5. Definitions  


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  • The following words and items when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    "Commencing work" means after employment but before beginning job duties.

    "Department" means the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

    "Division" means the Division of Mineral Mining of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

    "MSHA" means the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 30, Issue 06, eff. January 3, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§ 45.1-161.292:19 of the Code of Virginia.