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HB265: Wood burning fireplaces; regulation by locality.

Chief Patron

Del. Dave Albo (R-42)

Dave Albo (R-42)
Served: 1994–

Progress

Yes Introduced
No Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Regulation of wood burning fireplaces.  In any locality with a population density of greater than 1,000 persons per square mile, the locality may by ordinance regulate the use of wood burning fireplaces in any portion of the locality where such use may constitute a nuisance to adjacent residences.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/12/2008.

Comments

Jim Raines writes:

DOES THIS MEAN i NO LONGER HAVE TO PAY PROPERTY TAX ON MY FIREPLACE BECAUSE I CAN NO LONGER USE IT?

Timothy Watson writes:

Dear God, will someone please take this guy's computer, modem, pen, etc. away from him?

Timothy Watson writes:

Anyone know what localities ("greater than 1,000 persons per square mile") would be affected by this stupid --- bill?

Jim Duncan writes:

I wrote a story about this, showing the possible areas that might be subject to this law.

It's here -
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