Laws and Regulations

MoDNR Topics

The term "statute" generally means an act or law passed by a legislative body, such as the Missouri General Assembly or the United States Congress.
The term "regulation" generally means a rule or standard that has the force of law once promulgated by an administrative agency within its statutory authority. Sometimes referred to as a "Rule."

State regulations are developed through the rulemaking process, by departments or commissions given such authority by statute.

State Rules in Development

Land Reclamation Rules in Development

State Regulations

Land Reclamation Commission - Division 40
Land Reclamation Commission Chapter 1
Coal Rules Chapters 2 through 9
Industrial Minerals (Gravel and Quarries) Chapter 10
Land Reclamation Metallic Minerals Waste Management - Division 45

State Laws

Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo), are available from the Revisor of Statutes, 573-526-1288, or online through the Missouri General Assembly Web site.

Federal Regulations

Office of Surface Mining

Federal Laws

Surface Mining Law

More Information

Laws and Regulations that might affect you if you mine sand or gravel from Missouri streams

Copies of the state and federal hazardous waste laws can be viewed at the Department of Natural Resources’ regional offices and Jefferson City office, the Missouri State Library, U.S. Depository Libraries and most public libraries.

Department Laws and Regulations