(a) Incorporation of SMARA and State Regulations. The provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (Public Resources Code §§ 2710 et seq.), Public Resources Code § 2207, and the regulations implementing the act (Code of Regulations §§ 3500 et seq.) (“State regulations”) are made a part of this Chapter by reference with the same force and effect as if the provisions were specifically and fully contained in this Chapter; except that when the provisions of this Chapter are more restrictive than correlative State provisions, this Chapter shall prevail.
(b) Amendments to SMARA. In the event that the State amends SMARA to the extent that it adds to or conflicts with this Chapter, State law shall prevail.
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)