Virginia § 10.1-1429 - Notice of release of hazardous substance
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-1429 — Notice of release of hazardous substance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-1429. Notice of release of hazardous substance
Any person responsible for the release of a hazardous substance from a fixed facility which poses an immediate or imminent threat to public health and who is required by law to notify the National Response Center shall notify the chief administrative officer or his designee of the local government of the jurisdiction in which the release occurs and shall also notify the Department.
1986, c. 492, § 10-282; 1988, c. 891.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-1429
What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-1429 cover?
Section 10.1-1429 ("Notice of release of hazardous substance") 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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