The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-11
FOR ACT No. {. AGAINST ACT No. {.
Be it Enacted by the People of the State or Arkansasi

RIAiN6I ALI NO a
 Be it Enacted by the People of the State or ArkansAs
 Section 1. To secure efficiency in the | work of mining coal in this state, and higher and more equitable standard ot qualification in the service of mine in- specting. and in persons who handle machinery appurtenant to coal mining | and Who conduct mining operations for the production of coal, a State Malng Board Is hereby created which shall consist of five members: one of whom shall be a practical mining engineer three of whom shall be practical miners nt the time of appointment, actually en- guged In @iggiug coal and one of whom shall be a mine operator, Each mem Der of said Board shall be q citizen of the State, a qualified elector thereof. of good repute and temperate habits and of the age of twenty-five years. The mem bers of said Board shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of two years. and until their respective success sors shall be appointed and qualified. unless sooner removed for adequate cause.
 Sec. 2 Immediately upon receipt of their appointment, said members shall proceed to organize. by electing one of their number chairman. and some compe- tent and suitable person. not mem Der as Secretary, after which the rnem- hers and Secretary shall 'be sworn, as State and County officers are sworn, to the faithful performance of their duties
 Sec. 8. A majority of said Board shall constitute a quorum and the Board shall be fully empowered to adopt such rules conditions and regulations. not incon- sistent with the law. as they may deem proper to govern it's proceedings Said Board shhll have exclusive control of granting certificates of competency, as hereinafter provided. and shall meet at such times and places as in it's discre- ton may be deemed advisable.
 Sec. 4 Before any certificates of competency shall he issued by said Board it shall make formal inquiry Into and pass upon the qualifications of the applicant to fir the position indicated by his application.
 Sec. 5. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in mining coal. or to act as State Mine Inspector Mine Man arer Superintendent. Pit Boss, Hoisttng Engineer, or Fire Boss without first having obtained a certificate of C0mpe- tency as hereinHfter provided
 It shall also be unlawful for any per son to engage in any occupation in coal mines not herein enumerated without first having obtained a certificate of
 xii persons engaged in any of the foregoing occups tions shall, within thirty days after the adoption of this Act. make application to said Board for a certificate of competency. and if shall be the duty of said Board to fix time and place for the examination of ap- plicants, and give due notice thereof by publication in some newspaper having bonafide circulation In the county
 
 Sec 6 All applicants for the position of Coal Miner must submit to, and satis- faCtortly pass an eNaminat tlOn as to their practical knowledge of mining
 Applicants seeking certificates of competency as state Mine Inspector must procure evidence satisfactory to the Board that they are citizens of the State of Arkansas; at least twenty-five wears of age, and shall have had five years practical experience as an actual coal miner, and or good repute and tenn perate habits; such applicant for Mine inspector must submit to and sq tlsfac- torily pass an examination as to his experience in mines, generating danger oiiR gases their practical and technical knowledge of the nature and property of fire damp, the laws Of ventilation. the structure and uses Of safety lamps and understanding of the laws of this State governing the conduct and opera ton of coal miDes
 All applicants coming before the Board for certificate of competency a Mine Managers. SuDerintendents and Pit Boss must produce satisfactory evidence 10 the Board that they are at least twenty five years Of age, that they have had at least five years practical mining ex- pericnCe. and that they are men of good repute and temperate habits they must 0lso submit and satisfactorily pass such an examination as 10 their experience In mines. and in the management of men, their Knowledge Of mine machinery ana appliances. the 1se of surveying and other instruments. the property of mine pases, the principles Of mine ventila- tion and the special duties and responst- hiltties of Nine Managers, Superi~terd- ents and Pit Boss, as the Board shall deem reasonable
 All persons seeking cortlucates Of com potency IS Hoisting Engineers must pro duce satisfactory evidence Co the Board that they are at least tv-o9tv-one years or age. that they have ho at least two years experience as ftremen or engineer a hnt gf mp FAln mt TO Of pute and temperate habits. They must be prepared to submit to and satisfactorily pass an examination as to eNperlenCe m handling holsting machinery, and az 10 their practical and technical knowledEe of the construction, cleaning and care of steam boilers. the care and adjust ment of the .hoisting engine. the man 0sement and efficiency of pumps, rope and winding apparatus, and in and about the lowering of men Into the mines.
 All applicants for certificates as Fire Ross shall be at least twenty-five years of age and shall have had at least five years practical experience as coal miner and shall possess a general knowledge of ventilation, mine gases and safety lamps, and shall qualify. fin all other respects as the Board deems proper.
 All persons seeking certificates 10 engage in occupations in coal mines not herein enumerated. shall appear before the Board and submit to m eyamina- tion as to their knowledge Of coal mines and such other requirements AS tue Board may deem proper.
 Sec !. The certificate provided for in this Act shall be issued under the sigma ture and seal of the State Mining Board, To all who receive a rating above the minimum fixed by the rules of the Board; such certificate shall contain full name. age. and place of birth of the recipient and the length and nature of his previous service in or about coal mines, and the Board shall make and preserve a record of the names and ad- dresses of all applicants and of all per sons to whom certificates are issued The certificates issued under the pro visions of this Act shall entitle the hold CT thereof to accept and discharge the duties for which they are declared qua lifted, at any mine in this State. where their services may be desired
 Sec. 8. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit persons from learning the occupations herein enume- rated, f working under the im1e1tate guidance and direction of certiticated person; provided that no certlficated person shall have under his immediate guidance and direction more than one person learning any occupation herein enumerated. And 1t shall not be con strued to prohibit any person entering the State and accepting employment fin any Of the various occupations mention cd herein, provided such person shall, within ten days after accepting such employment. make application to said foard and secure certificate as herein provided
 Sec Q The application of all per. sons for tho position Of Coal Miner, ana