KRS 352.490: Mine not to extend within twenty -five feet of property line -- Liability for

damages.

(1) No owner or tenant of any land containing coal shall engage in underground mining

within twenty-five (25) feet of the line dividing the mineral owned or held by him

from that of another person, without the written consent of every person interested

in or having title to the adjoining land in possession, reversion, or remainder, or the

guardians of such of those persons as are infants. The owner or tenant must also

have the approval of the commissioner.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) of this section is liable for damages to the

persons injured who may pursue for remedies provided by law for the recovery of

damages for injury to their property.