The Commission may investigate all projects, whether proposed or ongoing, which alter wetlands. The Commission may prosecute all violations of any order, rule, or regulation of the Commission or of a wetlands board, or violation of any provision of this chapter. Wetlands boards may investigate all projects, whether proposed or ongoing, which alter wetlands located within their jurisdiction. Wetlands boards may prosecute all violations of their orders and any violation of the wetlands zoning ordinance under which they were established.
1972, c. 711, § 62.1-13.16; 1975, c. 467; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-1301. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 28.2-1302. Adoption of wetlands zoning ordinance; terms of ordinance
§ 28.2-1304. Officers, meetings, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1305. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1306. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1307. Expedited permits; administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1308. Standards for use and development of wetlands; utilization of guidelines
§ 28.2-1310. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1311. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1312. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1313. When Commission to modify, remand, or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1314. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1316. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1317. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration