Virginia § 10.1-1182 - Definitions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-1182 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-1182. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality.
"Director" means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
"Environment" means the natural, scenic, and historic attributes of the Commonwealth.
"Environmental justice" means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of every person, regardless of race, color, national origin, faith, disability, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
"Special order" means an administrative order issued to any party that has a stated duration of not more than twelve months and that may include a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.
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Section 10.1-1182 ("Definitions") 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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