Va. Code § 45.2-1122
General mineral miner certification
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 45.2 — Mines, Minerals, and Energy · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 45.2-1122, General mineral miner certification, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1417876
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A. Every person beginning work in a mineral mine subsequent to January 1, 1997, shall hold a general mineral miner certificate issued by the Board of Mineral Mining Examiners or the Department. Any person who has worked in a mineral mine in the Commonwealth prior to that date may, but shall not be required to, hold a general mineral miner certificate.
B. Each applicant for a general mineral miner certificate shall prove to the Department that he has knowledge of first aid practices and has a general working knowledge of the provisions of the Act and applicable regulations pertaining to mineral mining health and safety.