Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7773445.2-1300 Definitions202545.2-1102Mines, Minerals, and EnergyMineral MinesMineral Mines GenerallyMineral Mining Retaining Dams; Adjacent OwnersMineral Mining Retaining Dams and Refuse Piles

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Impound water” means to impound water for use in carrying out any part of the process necessary in the production or preparation of minerals. “Refuse” means waste material resulting from a mineral mining operation. “Silt” means fine particles resulting from a mineral mining operation, suspended in or deposited by water. “Water” means water used in a mining operation.

1997, c. 390, § 45.1-225.3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.