HB 1466

Abstract

Mineral mines; farm pond construction or expansion. Provides that, for laws relating to mineral mines, the definition of mining shall not be construed to limit a one-time construction or expansion of a farm pond for agricultural irrigation or provision of water for livestock to beneficially reuse the soil or sand, provided that such pond construction or expansion project (i) is a one-time activity on that parcel of land, (ii) is completed within six months, (iii) results in a pond that is less than three acres in total, and (iv) has all necessary permits and local approvals in place before such activity begins.

Mineral mines; agricultural irrigation systemsin Planning District 22. Provides that, for laws relating tomineral mines, the definition of mining does not include any activity relating to the construction, maintenance, repair, or operation ofa system for agricultural irrigation that is located in PlanningDistrict 22.