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§ 62.1-256. Duties of Board

The Board shall have the following duties and powers: 1. To issue ground water withdrawal permits in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; 2. To issue special orders as provided in § 62.1-268; 3. To study, investigate and assess ground water resources and all problems concerned with the quality and quantity of ground water […]

§ 62.1-255. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: “Agricultural irrigation” means irrigation that is used to support any operation devoted to the bona fide production of crops, animals, or fowl, including the production of fruits and vegetables of any kind; meat, dairy, and poultry products; nuts, tobacco, nursery, and floral products; and the […]

§ 62.1-254. Findings and purpose

The General Assembly hereby determines and finds that, pursuant to the Groundwater Act of 1973, the continued, unrestricted usage of ground water is contributing and will contribute to pollution and shortage of ground water, thereby jeopardizing the public welfare, safety and health. It is the purpose of this Act to recognize and declare that the […]