Va. Code § 62.1-44.15:39

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 62.1-44.15:39 - [For effective date, see Acts 2016, cc. 68 and 758, as amended by Acts 2017, c. 345] Right of entry

In addition to the Board's authority set forth in § 62.1-44.20, a locality serving as a VESMP authority or any duly authorized agent thereof may, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances, enter any establishment or upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of obtaining information or conducting surveys or investigations necessary in the enforcement of the provisions of this article. For localities that operate regulated municipal separate storm sewer systems, this authority shall apply only to those properties from which a discharge enters their municipal separate storm sewer systems.

In accordance with a performance bond with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit, any combination thereof, or such other legal arrangement, a VESMP authority may also enter any establishment or upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of initiating or maintaining appropriate actions that are required by conditions imposed by the VESMP authority on a land-disturbing activity when an owner, after proper notice, has failed to take acceptable action within the time specified.

Va. Code § 62.1-44.15:39

2004, c. 372, § 10.1-603.12:1; 2011, c. 453; 2012, cc. 785, 819; 2013, cc. 756, 793; 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..
Added by Acts 2013 c. 793, § 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Added by Acts 2013 c. 756, § 1, eff. 7/1/2013.