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Va. Code Ann. § 62.1-10 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: (a) "Water" includes all waters, on the surface and under the ground, wholly or partially within or bordering the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction and which affect the publi…
Va. Code Ann. § 62.1-11 Waters declared natural resource; state regulation and conservation; limitations upon right to use
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A. Such waters are a natural resource which should be regulated by the Commonwealth. B. The regulation, control, development and use of waters for all purposes beneficial to the public are within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth which in the exercise of its police powers may …
Va. Code Ann. § 62.1-12 Valid uses not affected; chapter not applicable to proceedings determining rights
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Nothing in this chapter shall operate to affect any existing valid use of such waters or interfere with such uses hereafter acquired, nor shall it be construed as applying to the determination of rights in any proceeding now pending or hereafter instituted.
Va. Code Ann. § 62.1-13 Construction with reference to rights, etc., of counties, cities and towns
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Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed as a declaration of policy of the Commonwealth to divest any county, city or town of its title or right to any water or of its powers conferred by law with respect to the disposition thereof; nor shall anything in this chapter …