§ 59.1-310.7 Definitions
As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise: “Authorized septic system inspector” means a person who possesses the qualifications required by the provisions of this chapter. “Inspection” means an examination of a septic system that is requested by a lending institution, real estate licensee, prospective homebuyer, or other impacted party as a condition of sale, refinancing, or transfer of title and that meets the minimum requirements in subsection B of § 59.1-310.9. “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity. “Readily accessible” means approachable or enterable for inspection without the risk of damage to any property or alteration of the accessible space, equipment, or opening. “Septic system” means an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system designed to manage, treat, and dispose of wastewater, which may consist of septic tanks, collection piping, distribution devices, treatment units, pumps, and either a dispersal field or an authorized discharge point.
History
This law was first created in 2001. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 52 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. It has been modified 1 time. 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. That modification is as follows: in 2025, chapter 103.
2001, c. 52; 2025, c. 103.