Illinois Code § 6.16

Illinois Code § 6.16. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 6.16.

When in the judgment of the State Mine Inspector, expressed in writing to the mine operator, certain sections of a mine generate dangerous quantities of explosive gases, the State Mine Inspector shall require those sections of the mine to be examined for gas in a prescribed manner and at shorter intervals of time than 3 hours preceding the time the day shift goes on duty for every day in which the mine is to be operated. (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6.16
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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