§ 10.1-1182 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Department” means the Department of Environmental Quality. “Director” means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality. “Environment” means the natural, scenic, and historic attributes of the Commonwealth. “Environmental justice” means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of every person, regardless of race, color, national origin, faith, disability, or income, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. “Special order” means an administrative order issued to any party that has a stated duration of not more than twelve months and that may include a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.
History
This law was first created in 1992. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 887 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 1992 “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 1996, chapter 1005; in 2020, chapter 454.
1992, c. 887; 1996, c. 1005; 2020, c. 454.