§ 10.1-1178 Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Forest land” means land on which forest trees are found. “Forest trees” means only those trees which are a part of and constitute a stand of potential, immature, or mature commercial timber trees. The term “forest trees” includes shade trees of any species around houses, along highways and within cities and towns if the trees constitute an insect or disease menace to nearby timber trees or timber stands. “Infection” means infection by any disease affecting forest trees which is declared by the State Forester to be dangerously injurious to forest trees. “Infestation” means infestation by means of any insect which is declared by the State Forester to be dangerously injurious to forest trees. “Person” includes an individual, partnership, corporation, company, society or association.
History
This law was first created in 1952. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 657 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1952 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1986, chapter 539; in 1988, chapter 891.
1952, c. 657, § 10-90.4; 1986, c. 539; 1988, c. 891.