As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Impound water" means to impound water for use in carrying out any part of the process necessary in the production or preparation of minerals.
"Refuse" means waste material resulting from a mineral mining operation.
"Silt" means fine particles resulting from a mineral mining operation, suspended in or deposited by water.
"Water" means water used in a mining operation.
1997, c. 390, § 45.1-225.3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Chapter 13 - Mineral Mining Retaining Dams; Adjacent Owners
§ 45.2-1301. Dams and mine refuse piles; construction
§ 45.2-1303. Consent required before working mine near land of another
§ 45.2-1304. Adjacent owner to be permitted to survey mine; proceedings to compel entry for survey