This bill pertains to the regulation of blasting operations by rock quarries in Limestone County, Alabama. It specifically prohibits rock quarries from conducting or engaging in blasting operations within two miles of any building, structure, or portion thereof that is designated as a historical building and site, as defined in Section 40-8-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975. This regulation is applicable to areas outside the corporate limits of any municipality.

The bill sets a date for this regulation to take effect, which is June 1, 2024. Additionally, the act is to become effective immediately upon its passage. There are no insertions or deletions indicated in the provided text, suggesting that the bill introduces new provisions to the existing law without altering or removing any current legal language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-8-1