The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-29
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and shall have had at least two years expers
fence as practical coal miners, mining engf-
neers or men of general underground ex-
fire bosses or gas men, shot -firers shot
inspectors shall have like qualifications
and experience in the mines of Kansas or
elsewhere. an shall also. have had ex-
perience in mines that generate explosive
and noxious gases Applicants for certifi-
man, assistant mine foreman. and hoistins
engineers shall before examination pay to
the loard a fee of $780, and, IL successful
further fee of $500 for certificate. Other
applicants shall before examination pay to
the board of examiners fee of S1-O0, and
if successful further fee of $500 for .
, certificate.
Gates after examination to all applicants
Who have shown themselves familiar with
the duties of the positions for which they
forming such duties; provided, that GER
tificates of mine foremen shall be of two
Second grade certificates. Certificates of
the first grade shall be granted only TO
am limitations in It the presence OF and relating
to explosive gas have shown then selves
competent to act as mine foremen in mines
and the certificate shall so state.
See. 5. Any person who shall forge. alter
or attempt to secure employment by use
of such forged, altered or counterfeit GER
a holder of certificate, regularly issued
to him. shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Sec .. In case OF loss or Destruction 9n,n OF
or destruction. may issue duplicate
Sec 4. All certificates issued hereunder
may be revoked by the board of exam
holder of the certificate. and upon written
charges preferred by the board or by some
@ay be l0f ed against holder
of a certificate for intoxication; mental
disability; neglect of duty or other suffi-
holder of the certificate so cancelled shall
have the right to appear before the exam
| months, and be re-examined, If he shall
first satisfy the board that the incapacity
Sec. S. All fees collected by said board
treasurer and credited to fund to be
known as the coal mine examiners fund.
Sec. 9. Any one holding a first-grade
mine foreman's certificate may serve as
fire boss. shot-firer or shot-inspector: I
and any one holding a second grade mine
the above, except as fire boss and foreman
of mines which generate explosive or nox-
ious gases; and In case of emergency any
mine owner, with the consent of the ex-
aiming board. may employ any trust
worthy or experienced man who shall not
than thirty days as mine foreman, assist
ant mine foreman, fire boss, shot-firer or,
Sec. ID. Any owner. operator. lessee, or
agent of any coal mine in the state of Kan
SaS violating any OF the provisions OF this
act shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor and upon conviction shall be fined
not less than ten dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars be imprisoned in
| the county jail not exceeding one year
both.
Sec. IL. The provisions of this act shall
apply only to coal mines.
Sec. H. This act shall be in force and
effect and after its publication in the
official state paper.
/ hereby certify that the above Bill origi-
mated in the House, and passed that body
| February 23 1917.
House concurred in Senate Amendment
March Z, 1917,
A. NJ KEENE.
Speaker of the House.
| CLARENCE w. MILLER,
| Chief Clerk of the House.
| Passed the Senate March G, 1917,
| W. Y. MORGAN,
President of the Senate.
L. ID. GEORGE,
| Secretary of the Senate.
| Approved March 10. 1917,
| ARTHUR CAPPER. Governor.
State of Kansas.
| office of Secretary Of Stnte
| I. J. T. BOTKIN. Secretary of State al
| the State of Kansas. do hereby certify that
| the above and foregoing is correct copy
of the original enrolled bill now on file tn
my office.
| IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have
| hereunto subscribed my name
| ISeaL1 and affixed my official seni
| this 18th day of March, 1917.
| ]. 7. BOTKIN, Secretary of State.
| By Z. A. CORNELL.
| Asst. Secretary of State.