Geothermal resources are found and hereby declared to be sui generis, being neither mineral resources nor water resources. No mineral estate shall be construed to include geothermal resources unless such inclusion is explicit in the terms of the deed or other instrument of conveyance.
1981, c. 506, § 45.1-179.5; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Chapter 20 - Geothermal Energy
§ 45.2-2003. Findings; clarification of nature of the resource
§ 45.2-2004. Powers and duties of the Department
§ 45.2-2005. Reinjection policy
§ 45.2-2006. Cancellation or suspension of permit