The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (Cal. Public Resources Code §§ 2710 et seq.). It is the intention of the Board of Supervisors to regulate surface mining operations so as to prevent or minimize the adverse environmental effects of surface mining; to provide for the reclamation of mined lands; to encourage the production and conservation of minerals; and to eliminate hazards to public health and safety.
(1966 Code, § 6C-1) (Ord. 722, § 2(part))