As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Exploration activity" means and is limited to the drilling of test holes or stratigraphic or core holes of a depth in excess of 50 feet for the purpose of determining the location, quantity, or quality of uranium ore.
"Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity.
"Usable quality water" means groundwater that is used or can be used for a beneficial purpose, including a domestic, livestock, or irrigation use.
1982, c. 269, § 45.1-273; 1984, c. 590; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
§ 45.2-2101. Nuclear energy; strategic plan
§ 45.2-2102. Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Authority established
§ 45.2-2103. Purposes; powers of Authority
§ 45.2-2104. Board of the Authority
§ 45.2-2105. Establishment of the Consortium
§ 45.2-2106. Moneys of Authority
§ 45.2-2107. Audits; external reviews
§ 45.2-2110. Permit for exploration activity required; fee
§ 45.2-2111. Maps or plats of proposed exploration activity area
§ 45.2-2112. Abandoning exploration hole; affidavits required
§ 45.2-2114. Developing an exploration hole as a water well
§ 45.2-2115. Right of inspection by Director
§ 45.2-2117. State and local authority