SB1367 Summary

• Increases the required mining experience for state mine inspector from four years to eight years, with at least four of those years in Arizona.

• Requires the state mine inspector to have direct operational or management experience at a mine and knowledge of state and federal mining health and safety regulations.

• Adds annual continuing education requirement on state and federal mine safety and health regulations for state mine inspectors beginning in 2023.

• Requires candidates for state mine inspector to file an affidavit with their nomination papers certifying they meet all qualifications under the law.

• Clarifies that the state mine inspector and deputy inspectors cannot be employees, directors, or officers of mining, milling, or smelting companies.