PRINTER'S NO. 2958
No. 2281 Session of 1982
INTRODUCED BY TELEK, J. L. WRIGHT AND ITKIN, FEBRUARY 24, 1982
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON MINES AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT, FEBRUARY 24, 1982
AN ACT 1 Amending the act of November 10, 1965 (P.L.721, No.346), 2 entitled "An act relating to anthracite coal mines; amending, 3 revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating 4 thereto; providing for the health and safety of persons 5 employed in and about the anthracite coal mines of 6 Pennsylvania, and for the protection and preservation of 7 property connected therewith; prescribing powers and duties 8 in connection therewith; prescribing penalties, and repealing 9 existing laws," prohibiting the use of internal combustion 10 engines in underground coal mines. 11 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 12 hereby enacts as follows: 13 Section 1. The act of November 10, 1965 (P.L.721, No.346), 14 known as the "Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Mine Act," is amended 15 by adding a section to read: 16 Section 416. Internal Combustion Engines Prohibited.--The 17 use of an internal combustion engine shall not be permitted in 18 any underground coal mine. 19 Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. B18L52DGS/19820H2281B2958