Impounding structure; definition, exempts certain dams. (SB1406)

Introduced By

Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Definition of impounding structure.  Exempts dams that are  operated primarily for agricultural preservation and conservation purposes and that (i) are less than 30 feet in height or (ii) create a maximum impoundment capacity smaller than 100 acre-feet from the definition of impounding structure. Currently, the exemption applies to dams operated primarily for agricultural purposes that are less than 25 feet in height and that create a maximum impoundment capacity smaller than 100 acre-feet. The bill also contains technical amendments. Amends § 10.1-604, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/07/2011: Merged into SB1060

History

  • 01/18/2011 Presented and ordered printed 11103611D
  • 01/18/2011 Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
  • 01/25/2011 Impact statement from DPB (SB1406)
  • 02/07/2011 Incorporated by Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (SB1060-McDougle) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)