Virginia § 10.1-1005 - Pollution; penalties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-1005 — Pollution; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-1005. Pollution; penalties
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to store, dump, litter, dispose of or otherwise place any refuse, garbage, dead animals, sewage, or toxic substances harmful to cave life or humans, in any cave or sinkhole. It shall also be unlawful to burn within a cave or sinkhole any material which produces any smoke or gas which is harmful to any naturally occurring organism in any cave.
B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
1979, c. 252, § 10-150.14; 1982, c. 81; 1988, c. 891.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-1005
What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-1005 cover?
Section 10.1-1005 ("Pollution; penalties") 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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