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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1302: Definitions

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 20
  3. Chapter 27
  4. Subchapter 13

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Blasting" means the use of explosives or a blasting agent;

(2) "Blasting agent" means any material or mixture, consisting of fuel and oxidizer, that is intended for blasting if the finished product, as mixed for use or shipment, cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined;

(3) "Contractor" means any person conducting blasting at a quarry or open pit mine other than the owner or operator and its employees;

(4) [Repealed.]

(5) [Repealed.]

(6) "Explosives" means any substance classified as an explosive by either state or federal law;

(7) "Mine" means any quarry or open pit;

(8) "Operator" means any person conducting surface mining operations at a quarry or open pit;

(9) "Owner" means the actual owner of the mine;

(10) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, business, or other entity; and

(11) "Quarry" or "open pit mine" means any open excavation, prospect opening, pit, bank, or open-cut workings for the surface extraction of minerals, stone, or other product for commercial use, excluding coal.

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