Virginia § 10.1-540 - Demonstrational projects
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-540 — Demonstrational projects, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-540. Demonstrational projects
Districts are authorized to conduct demonstrational projects within the district on lands owned or controlled by the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, with the consent and cooperation of the agency administering and having jurisdiction thereof, and on any other lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the owner and occupier of such lands or the necessary rights or interests in such lands. The purpose of such projects is to demonstrate by example the means, methods, and measures by which soil and water resources may be conserved, and soil erosion in the form of soil washing may be prevented and controlled, and works of improvement for flood prevention or agricultural and nonagricultural phases of the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water may be carried out.
Code 1950, § 21-55; 1956, c. 654; 1970, c. 480; 1988, c. 891.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-540
What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-540 cover?
Section 10.1-540 ("Demonstrational projects") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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