Liberal construction of article

Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-603.40, under Chapter 6. Flood Protection and Dam Safety..

Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-603.40

The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to the end that its beneficial purposes may be effectuated. Insofar as the provisions of this article are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special, or local, the provisions of this article shall be controlling.