{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1122","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 45.2-1122","heading":"General mineral miner certification","body":"A. Every person beginning work in a mineral mine subsequent to January 1, 1997, shall hold a general mineral miner certificate issued by the Board of Mineral Mining Examiners or the Department. Any person who has worked in a mineral mine in the Commonwealth prior to that date may, but shall not be required to, hold a general mineral miner certificate.B. Each applicant for a general mineral miner certificate shall prove to the Department that he has knowledge of first aid practices and has a general working knowledge of the provisions of the Act and applicable regulations pertaining to mineral mining health and safety.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:28; 2012, cc. 803, 835; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","path":["Title 45.2. Mines, Minerals, and Energy","Subtitle III. Mineral Mines","Part A. Mineral Mines Generally","Chapter 11. Mineral Mine Safety Act","Article 3. Certification of Mineral Mine Workers"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/45.2-1122/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:16:34Z","sha256":"fc9c076c20788891f28ea5cfeac4e636db63420bde583fa4fdae9a0eb8cb3b37","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1121","next":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1123"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}