Counties, cities, and towns are authorized to exercise their police and zoning powers to protect the quality of state waters consistent with the provisions of this article.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 62.1-44.15:73

  • State waters: means all water, on the surface and under the ground, wholly or partially within or bordering the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction, including wetlands. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.3

1988, cc. 608, 891, § 10.1-2108; 2013, cc. 756, 793.