Va. Code § 62.1-44.22

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 62.1-44.22 - Private actions

The fact that any owner holds or has held a certificate or land-disturbance approval issued under this chapter shall not constitute a defense in any civil action involving private rights.

Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be prima facie evidence in any legal or equitable proceeding for damages caused by erosion or sedimentation that all requirements of law have been met and the complaining party must show negligence in order to recover any damages.

Code 1950, § 62.1-36; 1968, c. 659; 1970, c. 638; 2016, cc. 68, 758.

Amended by Acts 2016 c. 758, § 1, eff. 7/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 2016 c. 68, § 1, eff. 7/1/2017 , or 30 days after the adoption by the State Water Control Board of the regulations required by the ninth enactment of this act, whichever occurs later..