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An. Code, 1924, sec. 170. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 169.

170. The operator of every such mine shall adopt and install a system
whereby when required by and under regulation of the Bureau, the em-
ployees shall check in and out of such mine.

CHAPTER XXV—General Sanitation and Health Provisions.
An. Code, 1924, sec. 171. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 170.

171. Upon submission of an application signed by sixty per cent, of the
employees in and about any coal mine within this State, approved by the
Bureau, the operator of such mine shall provide and maintain at a con-
venient point near the principal entrance of such mine an adequate and
sanitary washroom for the use of the employees of such mine; or upon
submission of an application signed by twenty-five per cent, of such em-
ployees, approved as aforesaid, such operator shall provide and maintain
at a location convenient for its use by such employees, near to an entrance
of such mine, a sanitary washroom adequate for the needs of such signatory
employees; all washrooms to be heated, provided with hot and cold water
and suitable means for bathing, and with lockers sufficient in number and
adequate in size for the employees, at their own risk, under locks provided
by themselves to store their personal clothing and belongings. The cost of
operation of such washroom to be borne as may be agreed upon by siich
operator and such employees.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 172. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 171.

172. No stable shall be provided in any mine unless the same is exca-
vated in solid rock, or built, or thoroughly lined with fireproof material;
and all such stables shall be subject to regulations by the Bureau, including
regulations as to use of hay or straw, ventilation, cleaning and sanitation,
lights and precautions against fire.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 173. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 172.

173. No person shall go into or around a mine or the buildings or
machinery connected therewith, while under the influence of intoxicants
or deleterious drugs; nor shall any person use, carry, or have in his posses-
sion at, in, or around any such mine or the buildings or machinery con-
nected therewith, any intoxicants or deleterious drugs; and any violation
of this provision shall be a misdemeanor.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 174. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 173.

174. No male child under the age of sixteen years, nor female of any
age, shall be employed, permitted or suffered to work in any capacity in,
about or in connection with any mine; provided, that this section shall
not apply to mine offices.
See art. 100.

CHAPTER XXVI—General Provisions.
An. Code, 1924, sec. 175. 1922, ch. 307, sec. 174.

175. Any person who neglects or refuses to perform the duties required
of him by this sub-title, or by regulations duly made thereunder, or who
violates any of the provisions or requirements thereof, shall, except as