Virginia Statutes
§ 45.2-1615 — Applicability and construction
Virginia § 45.2-1615
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Subtitle IVGas and Oil
Ch. 16Virginia Gas and Oil Act
Art. 2Gas and Oil Conservation
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1615 (2026).
Text
A.The provisions of this article apply to all lands in the Commonwealth, whether publicly or privately owned. However, no well commenced prior to July 1, 1990, shall be required to be plugged or abandoned solely for purposes of complying with the conservation provisions of this article.
B.No provision of this article shall be construed to grant to the Board the authority or power to fix prices of gas or oil.
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Legislative History
1982, c. 347, § 45.1-300; 1987, c. 452; 1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.16; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Nearby Sections
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§ 45.2-100
Definitions§ 45.2-1000
Definitions§ 45.2-1001
Limitations of chapter§ 45.2-1002
Application of chapter§ 45.2-1003
Authority and duties of Director§ 45.2-1004
Training and certification of blasters§ 45.2-1005
Conflicts of interest prohibited§ 45.2-1007
Coal Surface Mining Regulatory Fund§ 45.2-1008
Coal exploration operations§ 45.2-1010
Form and contents of permit application; fee§ 45.2-1011
Operation and reclamation plans§ 45.2-1012
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