Article 1 General Provisions

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §45.2-1600 Definitions
  • §45.2-1601 Regulation of coal surface mining not affected by chapter
  • §45.2-1602 Construction; purposes
  • §45.2-1603 Virginia Gas and Oil Board; membership; compensation
  • §45.2-1604 Duties and responsibilities of the Director; Virginia Gas and Oil Inspector
  • §45.2-1605 Exclusivity of regulation and enforcement
  • §45.2-1606 Confidentiality
  • §45.2-1607 Expenditure of funds
  • §45.2-1608 Violations; penalties
  • §45.2-1609 Appeals; venue; standing
  • §45.2-1610 Copy of lease to lessor
  • §45.2-1611 Objections by coal owner
  • §45.2-1612 Distance limitations of certain wells