Any person constructing or erecting any structure upon or over state-owned subaqueous bottoms, or their grantees or assignees for value, shall be responsible for the maintenance or removal of the structure upon its abandonment or its falling into a state of disrepair. However, public service corporations may abandon cables, conduit and pipes upon prior approval of the Commission.
1974, c. 274, § 62.1-3.03; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-1200. Ungranted beds of bays, rivers, creeks and shores of the sea to remain in common
§ 28.2-1200.1. Conveyance of state-owned bottomlands
§ 28.2-1201. Ungranted islands which rise from lands which are property of the Commonwealth
§ 28.2-1202. Rights of owners to extend to mean low-water mark
§ 28.2-1203. Unlawful use of subaqueous beds; penalty
§ 28.2-1204. Authority of Commission over submerged lands
§ 28.2-1204.1. Submerged aquatic vegetation
§ 28.2-1204.2. Marine Habitat and Waterways Improvement Fund established
§ 28.2-1205. Permits for the use of state-owned bottomlands
§ 28.2-1205.1. Coordinated review of water resources projects
§ 28.2-1207. Authority to approve permits for encroachment on subaqueous beds; notice
§ 28.2-1208. Granting easements in, permitting the use of, or leasing the beds of certain waters
§ 28.2-1210. Removal of obstructions or hazardous property from state waters; penalty
§ 28.2-1211. Injunction against violation of § 28.2-1203
§ 28.2-1212. Monitoring, inspections, compliance and restoration