If, in the judgment of either the State Mine Inspector or the operator, underground employees are violating the law, they shall have the right to search such employees. When prosecution is intended, 2 witnesses shall be present at the time of search.
225 ILCS 705/21.07
The carrying of matches or other flame-making devices, and smoking underground is prohibited in gassy mines, except as provided by Section 21.08 of this Act
P.A. 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.
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