§ 62.1-44.23:1 Intervention of Commonwealth in actions involving surface water withdrawals
The Board, in representing the public’s interest, shall have the authority and standing to intervene as an interested party in any civil action, including actions both within and without the Commonwealth, pertaining to the withdrawal of any of the surface waters of the Commonwealth.
History
This law was first created in 1989. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 218 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 1989 “Acts” aren’t available online.
1989, c. 218.