KRS 350.240: Clay mining regulations.

The Energy and Environment Cabinet may adopt reasonable regulations for the

reclamation of land disturbed or removed in the mining of clay. Such regulations

shall encourage water impoundments and shall follow the standards established in

Article III of the Interstate Mining Compact. The cabinet shall have the authority to

adopt such regulations prior to the effective date of the Interstate Mining Compact

and irrespective of whether the state becomes a member or withdraws from

membership in the Interstate Mining Compact.