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Rock Quarry Dispute

Written by KEYT Reporter

Story Created: Oct 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM PST

A controversial rock quarry could lose it's permit because of a dispute over clean up costs.

The Mosler Rock Ojai Quarry is just North of Ojai on Highway 33.

It sells rocks to Caltrans, public works, builders and landscapers.

But county planners claim the crew is working outside of its permitted boundaries.

They say a 2.8 million dollar bond is needed to insure that taxpayers don't pick up the tab for its future cleanup.

The planning commission could revoke the quarry's permit next month.

But quarry owner, Larry Mosler says he has already launched a legal challenge to fight what he calls "over-regulation."

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