A. The Cave Board is continued within the Department of Conservation and Recreation and shall consist of the Director of the Department of Historic Resources, or his designee, serving in an ex officio capacity and eleven citizens of Virginia appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. Appointments shall be made on the basis of activity and knowledge in the conservation, exploration, study and management of caves.
B. The Cave Board shall meet at least three times a year. Six members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall annually elect a chairman, vice-chairman and recording secretary and such other officers as the Board deems necessary.
1979, c. 433, §§ 9-152.1, 9-152.2; 1980, c. 745; 1984, c. 750; 1985, c. 448; 1988, c. 891; 1989, c. 656.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act
§ 10.1-1001. Cave Board; qualifications; officers
§ 10.1-1002. Powers and duties of Cave Board
§ 10.1-1003. Permits for excavation and scientific investigation; how obtained; penalties
§ 10.1-1004. Vandalism; penalties
§ 10.1-1005. Pollution; penalties
§ 10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties
§ 10.1-1007. Sale of speleothems; penalties
§ 10.1-1008. Liability of owners and agents limited; sovereign immunity of Commonwealth not waived