There is a newer version of the Code of Virginia
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2015 Code of Virginia
Title 10.1 - Conservation
§ 10.1-1005. Pollution; penalties

VA Code § 10.1-1005 (2015) What's This?

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to store, dump, litter, dispose of or otherwise place any refuse, garbage, dead animals, sewage, or toxic substances harmful to cave life or humans, in any cave or sinkhole. It shall also be unlawful to burn within a cave or sinkhole any material which produces any smoke or gas which is harmful to any naturally occurring organism in any cave.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

1979, c. 252, ยง 10-150.14; 1982, c. 81; 1988, c. 891.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.