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, effective June 1, 2024.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the protection of historical buildings and sites by ensuring that blasting operations do not occur in close proximity to these designated areas. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-8-1