                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

SURVEYS AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION (§ 10.1-539)

Districts are authorized to (i) conduct surveys, investigations, and research
relating to soil erosion and floodwater and sediment damages, and to
agricultural and nonagricultural phases of the conservation, development,
utilization, and disposal of water, and the preventive and control measures and
works of improvement needed; (ii) publish the results of such surveys,
investigations, or research; and (iii) disseminate information concerning
preventive and control measures and works of improvement. However, in order to
avoid duplication of research activities, no district shall initiate any
research program except in cooperation with the government of the Commonwealth
or the United States.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 21-54; 1956, c. 654; 1970, c. 480; 1988, c. 891.