30Record book

30 Record book

(1)  A mine operator at a mine (other than a mine where exploration is the only mining operation) must record the following in a record book that is in a form approved by the Chief Inspector of Mines:

(a) the inspections made by inspectors;

(b) instructions made by inspectors;

(c) other information specified in a notice to the mine operator under subsection (2) .

Penalty:  [Section 30 Subsection (1) amended by No. 39 of 2020, s. 31, Applied:27 Dec 2020] In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $50 000; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $10 000.

(2)  The Chief Inspector of Mines, by notice in writing to a mine operator, may specify information as being required to be kept in the record book.

(3)  The mine operator must ensure that a record book required to be kept in accordance with subsection (1) is made available for inspection by employees, contractors and self-employed persons at the mine.

Penalty:  [Section 30 Subsection (3) amended by No. 39 of 2020, s. 31, Applied:27 Dec 2020] In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $50 000; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $10 000.