Virginia § 21-204 - Right to withdraw and set up separate district
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 21-204 — Right to withdraw and set up separate district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-204. Right to withdraw and set up separate district
If after the giving of such notice and within one year after the creation of the district such county or city shall have taken all proceedings and performed all acts necessary for the authorization of the construction, financing and operation by or for it of a separate sewage disposal system, sufficient in the opinion of the State Health Commissioner to prevent the pollution of any of the tidal waters of the district from industrial wastes and sewage arising in or discharged from the county or city, then such county or city shall be entitled to withdraw from the district and shall thereafter cease to be a part of the district for all purposes of this chapter.
1940, p. 620; 1942, p. 602; Michie Code 1942, § 1560kk1.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 21-204
What does Code of Virginia § 21-204 cover?
Section 21-204 ("Right to withdraw and set up separate district") 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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