50-73-106. Mine safety training -- recovery of expenses. (1) The department may conduct mine safety training for mine operators, miners, and other persons working in and around mines.

(2) When providing mine safety training, the department shall schedule the training in a cost-effective manner, while taking into account the needs of training participants and the mining industry.

(3) The department shall provide mine safety training without charge for instruction, but the department may recover reasonable expenses incurred in producing materials distributed to participants.