Virginia § 45.2-1225 - Injunction prohibiting mining operation
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§ 45.2-1225. Injunction prohibiting mining operation
Whenever adverse ecological disruptions or the injurious effects thereof seriously threaten or endanger the health, safety, welfare, or property rights of citizens of the Commonwealth, and abatement by the application of control techniques is not feasible, the Director shall petition the appropriate circuit court for an injunction to prohibit further operations. Such injunction shall not relieve the operator of the duty to reclaim lands previously affected according to the terms and conditions of the applicable permit.
1977, c. 312, § 45.1-193.1; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-1225
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Section 45.2-1225 ("Injunction prohibiting mining operation") 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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