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Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1182

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Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 32 Va. App. 532 - Holtzman Oil Corp. v. Commonwealth (2000)

Most recently applied in 32 Va. App. 532 - Holtzman Oil Corp. v. Commonwealth (June 2000)

1992, c. 887; 1996, c. 1005; 2020, c. 454.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality.

"Director" means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.

"Environment" means the natural, scenic, and historic attributes of the Commonwealth.

"Environmental justice" means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of every person, regardless of race, color, national origin, faith, disability, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

"Special order" means an administrative order issued to any party that has a stated duration of not more than twelve months and that may include a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.

Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.