This chapter shall be interpreted to be consistent with all provisions of state and federal law applicable to surface mining operations in the County, whether such exists on the date the ordinance codified in this chapter becomes operative or subsequently thereafter. Within 30 days of amendment of this chapter, or adoption of a new mining ordinance, the County shall provide written notice of the complete text of the resulting mining ordinance to the State Mining and Geology Board (Board), to enable the Board to review the ordinance in accordance with PRC §§ 2774.3, 2774.5(a) and 2774.5(b).
(Ord. 1057, § 3 (part), 2023)