Virginia § 32.1-173 - Additional or amended permits

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-173 — Additional or amended permits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32.1-173. Additional or amended permits

A. Any owner intending to make changes, alterations or improvements to a waterworks for which a permit has been granted shall apply to the Commissioner for an additional or amended permit in a manner prescribed by regulations of the Board. The Commissioner shall review and act upon the application in the manner set forth in § 32.1-172.

B. The Commissioner may, on his own motion, amend any permit whenever he determines that:

1. The existing permit is no longer valid;

2. Changes, alterations, or improvements to the waterworks are necessary to provide an adequate supply of pure water; or

3. A change has occurred in the manner of storage or treatment or the source of the water supply.

Code 1950, § 62.1-55; 1964, c. 475; 1968, c. 659; 1977, c. 7; 1979, c. 711.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 32.1-173

What does Code of Virginia § 32.1-173 cover?

Section 32.1-173 ("Additional or amended permits") 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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