The beaches of the Commonwealth shall be given priority consideration as sites for the disposal of that portion of dredged material determined to be suitable for beach nourishment. The Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources shall have the responsibility of determining whether the dredged material is suitable for beach nourishment.
1987, cc. 220, 231, § 21-11.16:1; 1988, c. 891; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 401.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation
§ 10.1-701. Duties of Department
§ 10.1-702. Shore Erosion Advisory Service
§ 10.1-703. Cooperation and coordination with Virginia Institute of Marine Science
§ 10.1-704. Use of dredged material for beach nourishment; priority
§ 10.1-706. Duties of the Department
§ 10.1-707. Board duties; allocation of funds
§ 10.1-708. Relationship of Board and Director; guidelines
§ 10.1-709. Establishment of fund; unexpended money