For the purpose of KRS 381.940, "method" and "methods" mean underground, surface, auger, or open pit mining and nothing in KRS 381.940 shall be interpreted to adversely affect the use of modern equipment or machinery with respect to mining methods permitted under KRS 381.940.
KRS 381.935
Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 3, effective7/13/1984.