Section 517.133 - Interfering with a mining operation(1) As used in this section, "lawful mining operation" means any small scale mining operation that is in full compliance with state and federal laws.(2) A person commits the crime of interfering with a mining operation if the person intentionally: (a) Interferes with a lawful mining operation; or(b) Stops, or causes to be stopped, a lawful mining operation.(3) Interfering with a mining operation is a Class C misdemeanor.