Local governments shall employ the criteria promulgated by the Board to ensure that the use and development of land in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas shall be accomplished in a manner that protects the quality of state waters consistent with the provisions of this article.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 62.1-44.15:76

  • Board: means the State Water Control Board. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.3
  • 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, § 10.1-2111; 2013, cc. 756, 793.