45.1-179.1 - Short title; purpose. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-179.1. Short title; purpose.

This chapter may be cited as the Virginia Geothermal Resource ConservationAct. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the purpose of thislaw to: (i) foster the development, production, and utilization of geothermalresources, (ii) prevent waste of geothermal resources, (iii) protectcorrelative rights to the resource, (iv) protect existing high quality statewaters, and safeguard potable waters from pollution, (v) safeguard thenatural environment, (vi) promote geothermal and water resource conservationand management, and (vii) safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of thecitizens of the Commonwealth.

(1981, c. 506.)