This bill establishes regulations for blasting operations conducted by rock quarries in Limestone County, specifically prohibiting such activities outside the corporate limits of any municipality within a two-mile radius of any building or structure designated as a historical site, as defined in Section 40-8-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The new legal language inserted into the current law specifies the conditions under which blasting operations are restricted, emphasizing the protection of historical buildings and sites.

The bill will take effect immediately on June 1, 2024, marking a significant change in the operational guidelines for rock quarries in the area. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided, indicating that this legislation introduces new provisions without removing existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-8-1