The Arizona State Mine Inspector is an elected state executive officer in the Arizona state government. The office's mission is to enforce state mining laws.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Arizona State Mine Inspector is Paul Marsh (R). Marsh assumed office in 2021.
Authority
The Constitution of Arizona establishes the office of the State Mine Inspector in Article 19, Mines.
Arizona Constitution, Article XIX, Section 0:
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The office of mine inspector is hereby established.
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Qualifications
Title 27, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 27-121 of the Arizona Revised Statutes establishes the qualifications of the office:
- resident of Arizona for at least two years.
- at least 30 years old.
- at least four years' experience in mining and/or experience an industry under the jurisdiction of the state mine inspector.
- not an employee, director or officer of a mining, milling or smelting company.
- must work full-time for official duties.
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| A. The state mine inspector shall be a resident of this state at least two years before election, not under thirty years of age, and shall have been practically engaged in, and acquainted with, mines and mining in this state, and shall have had at least four years' experience in mining or experience in any industry under the jurisdiction of the state mine inspector, or both.
B. No person may be an inspector or deputy inspector while an employee, director or officer of a mining, milling or smelting company.
C. The inspector, and each deputy, shall devote full time to official duties.[2]
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Elections
Arizona state government organizational chart
Arizona elects the State Mine Inspector in midterm election years (2006, 2010, 2014, etc.).
2022
- See also: Arizona Mine Inspector election, 2022
General election
Republican primary election
2018
- See also: Arizona Mine Inspector election, 2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2014
- See also: Arizona down ballot state executive elections, 2014
Republican incumbent Joe Hart won re-election without opposition on November 4, 2014.
2010
Republican incumbent Joe Hart was re-elected as Arizona State Mine Inspector on November 2, 2010.
| Arizona State Mine Inspector, 2010 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Republican |
 Joe Hart Incumbent |
57.1% |
916,046 |
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Democratic |
Manuel Cruz |
42.9% |
687,310 |
| Total Votes |
1,603,356 |
| Election results via Arizona Secretary of State |
2006
Joe Hart was first elected as Arizona State Mine Inspector in 2006.
| Arizona State Mine Inspector, 2006 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Republican |
Joe Hart |
100% |
1,057,097 |
| Total Votes |
1,057,097 |
| Election results via Arizona Secretary of State |
Term limits
Arizona Term Limits, Proposition 107 (1992) created term limits for the office of State Mine Inspector. Mine Inspectors can serve four consecutive terms. After at least one full term out of office, they can be re-elected to the office.
Vacancies
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Duties
Some of the duties of the mine inspector include:[3]
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- The mine inspector shall inspect, at least once every three months, every active underground mine in the state employing fifty or more persons, and at least once each year, every other mine. The inspector shall inspect the operation, conditions, safety appliances, machinery, equipment, sanitation and ventilation, the means of ingress and egress, the means taken to protect the lives, health and safety of the miners, the cause of accidents and deaths occurring at the mine and the means taken to comply with provisions of this title.
- The mine inspector may enter and inspect any abandoned or inactive mine to determine whether any dangerous condition exists which may affect the health and safety of the general public.
- The inspector at any time may enter, examine and inspect any mine or part of any mine and inspect any connected plant or equipment or any part of the workings of the mine.
- The inspector may enter on such land to inspect for dangerous conditions which may present a health and safety hazard to the public. If hazards exist, the inspector may erect warning signs across or near the entrance of any mine shaft, portal, pit or other mine opening prohibiting the entry of unauthorized persons or erect other protective devices as necessary.[4]
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Arizona state budget and finances
The budget for the State Mine Inspector's Office in Fiscal Year 2024 was $2,891,700.[5]
Compensation
Title 27, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 27-121 D of the Arizona Revised Statutes defines the method by which the State Mine Inspector's compensation is set:
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2022
In 2022, the Arizona State Mine Inspector received a salary of $50,000.[6]
2018
In 2018, the Arizona State Mine Inspector received a salary of $50,000 according to AZ Central.[7]
2014
In 2014, the Arizona State Mine Inspector was paid an estimated $50,000.[8]
Historical officeholders
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Recent news
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Contact info
Physical address:
1700 West Washington, 4th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-5971
Fax: (602) 542-5335
See also
External links
- ↑ Arizona State Mine Inspector, "About," accessed January 7, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arizona State Legislature, "Revised Statutes: Title 27 - Minerals, Oil and Gas," accessed January 7, 2021
- ↑ Arizona State Mine Inspector, "Mine Inspections," accessed January 7, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee, "Summary of Appropriated Funds by Agency - Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ GovSalaries, "Paul Marsh- State Mine Inspector," accessed October 26, 2023
- ↑ AZ Central, "Arizona mine inspector candidates vie for a one-of-a-kind elected position," July 17, 2018
- ↑ Arizona State Legislature, "State of Arizona Elected Officials' Salaries," accessed November 24, 2014
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