Alternative on-site sewage systems; no locality shall prohibit use thereof. (HB1788)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Hull (D-Falls Church)
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Alternative on-site sewage systems. Limits a locality's ability to regulate septic systems by restricting localities from prohibiting the use of alternative on-site sewage systems that have been approved for use by the Virginia Department of Health and prohibiting the locality from requiring maintenance of such systems beyond the manufacturer's recommendations or regulation of the Department of Health. Amends § 15.2-2157 (“Onsite sewage systems when sewers not available; civil penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

