Technical specialists
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1112
in effectThe Director may appoint technical specialists in the areas of roof control, electricity, ventilation, and other mine specialties. Each technical specialist shall have all the qualifications of a mine inspector plus any specialized knowledge required in his field. A technical specialist shall advise the Director and mine operators in the areas of his specialty and shall have the power of an inspector to issue a closure order only in a case of imminent danger.
1997, c. 390 , § 45.1-161.292:14; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .
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