STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE BILL 85	By:	Coates

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Mining Commission; amending 45 O.S. 2011, Section 1a, which relates to the Oklahoma Mining Commission; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     45 O.S. 2011, Section 1a, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1a.  A.  The Oklahoma Mining Commission shall be the ~~policy‑determining agency~~ rulemaking authority for the Department of Mines and shall determine the broad plans and programs for the accomplishment of duties and responsibilities vested by law in ~~said~~ the Commission, the Chief Mine Inspector and the Department of Mines, and may in the absence of an appointed Chief Mine Inspector, fix the duties and responsibilities of personnel employed by the Department including, in the absence of an appointed Chief Mine Inspector, the Director of the Department of Mines.  It shall have the authority to delegate ~~to its chairman, to one or more agents or employees,~~ such powers and duties as it may deem ~~proper~~ necessary.  Each member of the Commission shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of official duties as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
B.  In addition to other powers and duties specified by law, the Oklahoma Mining Commission shall have the power and duty to:
1.  ~~acquire~~ Acquire by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and to hold and, unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, any real property or real estate or other interest therein as may be necessary in carrying into effect the purpose of this act.
2.  ~~enter~~ Enter into contracts and to execute all instruments necessary to fulfill its duties, respecting the protection, preservation, maintenance and operation of such buildings and sites as it may select.
SECTION 2.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

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