Sec. 10-4.201. Scope.

   The definitions set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title shall apply throughout this chapter. (§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)

Sec. 10-4.202. Abandon: Abandonment.

   “Abandon” or “abandonment” shall mean to cease surface mining or reclamation with the intention of not resuming or reclamation. Operations that have an approved interim management plan shall not be considered abandoned, unless the operator is financially incapable of performing reclamation or has failed to observe an order to comply. However, any surface mining operation that is idle for twelve (12) consecutive months or longer shall be considered abandoned.

(§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)

Sec. 10-4.203. Act.

   “Act” shall mean the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, specifically referring to Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the State Public Resources Code, Sections 2710 et seq.

(§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)

Sec. 10-4.204. Agency.

   “Agency” shall mean the County Administrator.

(§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996, as amended by § 3, Ord. 1407, eff. April 28, 2011; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)

Sec. 10-4.205. Board.

   “Board” shall mean the Board of Supervisors of the County.

(§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)