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VA Code § 44-152 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-152. Outside service by fire departments

Whenever a state of war exists between the United States and any foreign country and at the request of the chief executive of any county, city or town in this Commonwealth the head of any other fire department may, or if so ordered by the Governor shall, detail, assign and make available for duty and use in such county, town or city any part of the officers, fire fighters, forces, fire-fighting apparatus or other equipment under his command or control.1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(137); 1977, c. 326.
VA Code § 44-153 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-153. Powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities

Whenever all or any part of the regular fire-fighting forces of any county, town or city in this Commonwealth are engaged in rendering services pursuant to this chapter, the officers and members of such fire-fighting forces shall have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the political subdivision in which they are normally employed.1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(138).
VA Code § 44-154 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-154. Loss, damages, expense or cost

The county, town or city in which any equipment is used pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for any loss or damage thereto and to the supplies therefor and shall pay any expenses incurred in the operation and maintenance thereof, including the cost of all materials and supplies therefor. No claim for any such loss, damage, expense or cost shall be allowed unless, within sixty days after the same has been sustained or incurred, a written notice of such claim, under oath and itemizing the same, is served by mail or otherwise upon the treasurer of such county, town or city where such equipment was so used.1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(139).
VA Code § 44-155 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-155. Liability for acts or omissions

Neither the Commonwealth nor the political subdivision of the Commonwealth whose fire-fighting forces are engaged pursuant to this chapter shall be liable or accountable in any way for or on account of any act or omission on the part of an officer or member of such forces while engaged pursuant to this chapter or for or on account of the operation, maintenance or use of any apparatus, equipment or supplies in connection therewith, nor shall any fire commissioner, fire chief or other superior officer or head of a fire department, fire company or other fire-fighting forces, acting pursuant to this chapter, be held liable or accountable in any way for or on account of any act or omission on the part of any of his subordinates without the political subdivision of their appointment while such subordinates are under the command of an officer other than himself.1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(140).
VA Code § 44-156 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-156. Reimbursement for salaries and expenses

The political subdivision in which aid or assistance is given pursuant to this chapter shall reimburse the political subdivision furnishing such aid and assistance for any moneys paid for the salaries or other compensation of employees furnished under this chapter during the time they shall not be performing their duties in the political subdivision by which they are employed or act and shall defray the actual traveling and maintenance expenses of such employees while they are rendering such aid and assistance. The provisions of this section and the term "employee" as used herein shall mean and apply with equal effect to paid and volunteer fire fighters.1942, p. 370; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(141); 1977, c. 326.
VA Code § 44-157 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-157. Temporary substitute fire-fighting forces

Whenever all or any part of the regular fire-fighting forces of any county, city or town in the Commonwealth are engaged in rendering aid and assistance, pursuant to this chapter, substitute fire fighters, not exceeding the number of regular fire fighters engaged in rendering such aid and assistance, may be appointed in the same manner as provided by law for the appointment of such regular fire fighters. Except in the case of a volunteer fire company, the compensation of such substitute fire fighters shall be fixed at a sum not greater than the lowest rate of pay for a regular fire fighter in such fire department, company or fire-fighting force. Each person appointed under this section shall be vested with the same powers and charged with the same duties as if he were a regular member of such fire department, company or fire-fighting force. No appointment under this section shall continue for more than two days after the regular fire fighters for whom they are substituting have returned to duty. The compensation of any substitute fire fighter appointed pursuant to this section and any allowable expense actually and necessarily incurred by him in the performance of his duties shall be charged against the county, city or town in and for which he was appointed and shall be audited and allowed in the same manner as other charges against the county, city or town are audited and allowed.1942, p. 370; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(142); 1977, c. 326.
VA Code § 44-158 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-158. Rules and regulations

The Governor is hereby authorized and empowered to prescribe all necessary and reasonable rules and regulations in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter.1942, p. 370; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(143).
VA Code § 44-159 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 5 - Mobilization of Fire Fighters|§ 44-159. When chapter in effect

This chapter shall be in effect only during the time a state of war exists between the United States and any foreign country.1942, p. 370; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(144).
VA Code § 44-204 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Laws|§ 44-204. Leaves of absence for employees of Commonwealth or political subdivisions

All officers and employees of the Commonwealth, or of any political subdivision of the Commonwealth who are members of the Virginia State Defense Force or National Defense Executive Reserve shall be entitled to leaves of absence from their respective duties without loss of pay, seniority, accrued leave or efficiency rating on all days during which they shall be engaged in training approved by the Governor or his designee, not to exceed fifteen workdays per federal fiscal year. When relieved from such duty, they shall be restored to positions held by them when ordered to duty.1938, p. 573; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(124); 1964, c. 227; 1986, c. 611.
VA Code § 44-208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Laws|§ 44-208. Securing site of structural failure, fire, explosion, or industrial or transportation accident

The official in charge of the investigation of any structural failure, fire, explosion, or industrial or transportation accident which results in the loss of human life, except when caused by a natural disaster or war, may secure for no more than twelve hours so much of the site where it occurred as, in his opinion, may be necessary to gather evidence regarding the cause of the occurrence. No owner or lessee of the site may be denied entrance except to prevent the destruction of evidence.In cases of fire from any cause, the chief or other authorized officer of any fire department or fire company in command at the fire shall have the rights and authority granted to him and his subordinates upon his order or direction by § 27-17.1. Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise affect the authority of, or be construed to deny access to such site by, any person charged by law with the responsibility of investigating any such accident.1982, c. 213.
VA Code § 45.1-179.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 15.1 - Geothermal Energy|§ 45.1-179.1. Short title; purpose

This chapter may be cited as the Virginia Geothermal Resource Conservation Act. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the purpose of this law to: (i) foster the development, production, and utilization of geothermal resources, (ii) prevent waste of geothermal resources, (iii) protect correlative rights to the resource, (iv) protect existing high quality state waters, and safeguard potable waters from pollution, (v) safeguard the natural environment, (vi) promote geothermal and water resource conservation and management, and (vii) safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth.1981, c. 506.
VA Code § 45.1-226 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 19 - Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979|§ 45.1-226. Short title

This chapter shall be known as the "Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979."1979, c. 290.
VA Code § 45.1-227 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 19 - Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979|§ 45.1-227. Findings and policy

(1979, c. 290.)
VA Code § 45.1-272 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 21 - Exploration for Uranium Ore|§ 45.1-272. Legislative findings; declaration of policy

(1982, c. 269.)
VA Code § 45.1-281 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.1 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 21 - Exploration for Uranium Ore|§ 45.1-281. Administrative Process Act applicable

The provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) shall be applicable to the provisions of this chapter.1982, c. 269.
VA Code § 45.2-100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-100. (Effective October 1, 2021) Definitions

As used in this title, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Chief" means the Chief of the Division of Mines of the Department of Energy."Department" means the Department of Energy."Director" means the Director of the Department of Energy."State Geologist" means the Commissioner of Mineral Resources and State Geologist appointed pursuant to § 45.2-107.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.2; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.1; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
VA Code § 45.2-101 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-101. (Effective October 1, 2021) Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail

Whenever in this title the Chief, the Director, or the Department is required to send any mail or notice by certified mail and such mail or notice is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, then any subsequent, identical mail or notice that is sent by the Chief, the Director, or the Department may be sent by regular mail.2011, c. 566, § 45.1-161.1:1; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-102. (Effective October 1, 2021) Department of Energy; appointment of Director

The Department of Energy is established in the executive branch within the Secretariat of Commerce and Trade. The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with the Governor's term.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.1; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.2; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
VA Code § 45.2-103 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-103. (Effective October 1, 2021) Powers of Department

The Department shall have the following powers and duties, any of which, with the approval of the Director, may be exercised by any division of the Department with respect to matters assigned to that division:1. To employ the personnel required to carry out the purposes of this title;2. To make and enter into any contract or agreement necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this title, including reciprocal agreements with responsible officers of other states and contracts with the private sector, the United States, other state agencies, and governmental subdivisions of the Commonwealth;3. To accept grants from the United States government and agencies and instrumentalities thereof and any other source. To these ends, the Department may comply with any condition and execute any agreement that is necessary, convenient, or desirable;4. To adopt regulations necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties or execution of its powers under this title or any other provision of law. Such regulations shall be adopted by the Department, the Chief, or the Director, as appropriate, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act; and5. To do all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this title.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.3; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.3; 2014, c. 145; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-104. (Effective October 1, 2021) Powers and duties of Director

The Director, under the direction and control of the Governor, shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and shall perform any other duties required of him by the Governor.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.4; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.4; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-104.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-104.1. (Effective October 1, 2021) Appointment of Chief Clean Energy Policy Advisor

The Chief Clean Energy Policy Advisor shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be under the direction of and report to the Director.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 532.
VA Code § 45.2-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-105. (Effective October 1, 2021) Establishment of divisions; division heads

The following divisions, through which the functions, powers, and duties of the Department may be discharged, are established in the Department: a Division of Mines, a Division of Mined Land Repurposing, a Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, a Division of Gas and Oil, a Division of Mineral Mining, a Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, and a Division of Offshore Wind. The Director may establish other divisions as he deems necessary. The Director shall appoint persons to direct the various functions and programs of each division and may delegate to the head of any division any of the powers and duties conferred or imposed by law on the Director.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-1.5; 1990, c. 92; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.5; 2008, c. 369; 2020, c. 794; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
VA Code § 45.2-106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-106. (Effective October 1, 2021) Department to serve as lead agency for inspections undertaken subsequent to the issuance of a permit

Following the issuance of any permit under Chapter 10 (§ 45.2-1000 et seq.) or 12 (§ 45.2-1200 et seq.), the Department shall serve as the lead agency for enforcement of the provisions of the permit. Any other agency that has reviewed and approved, or not disapproved, a permit application prior to its approval by the Director shall contact the Director or his designee prior to making any routine inspection. The Director or his designee shall then contact the permittee, if prior contact is to be made, to schedule the inspection and shall accompany any employee of any agency other than the Department during any inspection by such other agency. However, nothing in this section shall apply in the event of a blackwater discharge, a failure of a waste treatment facility, or any situation that in the judgment of the State Water Control Board requires an inspection on an emergency or expedited basis.1984, c. 188, § 45.1-1.9; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.6; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-107 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-107. (Effective October 1, 2021) Division of Geology and Mineral Resources; State Geologist

There is established in the Department a Division of Geology and Mineral Resources. The Director shall appoint a geologist of established reputation as the Commissioner of Mineral Resources and State Geologist to serve as chief executive and head officer of the Division. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning, "Division" means the Division of Geology and Mineral Resources.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-383; 2008, c. 369; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 387, 532.
VA Code § 45.2-108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-108. (Effective October 1, 2021) General powers and duties of State Geologist

The State Geologist shall exercise those powers and perform those duties, in relation to mineral resources, geology, and geophysical matters, that are conferred or imposed upon the Director by the provisions of this title, including powers and duties delegated to him by the Director. The State Geologist may also exercise and perform such other powers and duties as are lawfully delegated to him and such powers and duties as are conferred or imposed upon him by law.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-384; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-109. (Effective October 1, 2021) Using or revealing proprietary information

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, neither the State Geologist nor any employee or agent of the Division shall make use of or reveal any proprietary information or statistic gathered from any source for any purpose other than that of this chapter, except with the express written consent of the source of such information or statistic. The State Geologist shall not reveal such information to the Director or any other employee of the Department who is not employed within the Division.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-385; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-110 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-110. (Effective October 1, 2021) Powers and duties of the Division

The Division has the following powers and duties:1. Examination of the geological formations of the Commonwealth and the resources contained therein, with special reference to both economic products and energy resources, including coal, ore, clay, feldspar, lime, natural gas, oil, cement, sand and gravel, stone, materials suitable for use in building and road construction, mineral water, other mineral substances, and geothermal energy resources.2. Examination of latent resources and waste minerals to determine the best methods of utilizing them and study of the soils and weathered residuum as related to parent rock.3. Maintenance of repositories for representative rock and mineral materials from various wells, mines, excavations, and naturally occurring exposures.4. Maintenance of records and statistics of the mineral industry and geological conditions of the Commonwealth.5. Performance of chemical and physical tests, including test borings, to acquire subsurface information relative to mineral deposits masked by soils and rock overburden.6. Examination of the physical features of the Commonwealth with reference to their practical bearing upon the occupation and well-being of the people.7. Preparation of special geological and economic maps and displays to illustrate the resources of the Commonwealth.8. Preparation of regular and special reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, that embrace both a general and detailed description of the geology and mineral resources of the Commonwealth.9. Consideration of such other scientific and economic questions that in the judgment of the Director are deemed of value to the people of the Commonwealth.10. Arrangement for the investigation and reporting of the geology of the Commonwealth with the Director or the representative of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in regard to cooperation between the USGS and the Department in topographic and geologic work when deemed necessary and of advantage to the Commonwealth. The Director may accept or reject the work of the USGS.11. Participation in matters requiring advice and guidance sought by state agencies and institutions concerning geological and mineral resources as related to state lands.12. Provision of basic research and the development of methods utilized in the determination of characteristics, structure, and origin for geological formations and economic mineral deposits.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-386; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-111 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-111. (Effective October 1, 2021) Publication of reports

The Director may direct the publication of the reports of the Division, with proper illustrations and maps, and the reports shall be distributed as the interests of the Commonwealth and of science indicate.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-387; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-112 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-112. (Effective October 1, 2021) Disposition of materials that have served purpose of the Division

Materials collected after having served the purpose of the Division shall be distributed to the educational institutions of the Commonwealth in the manner that the Director determines to be of the greatest advantage to the educational interests of the Commonwealth.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-388; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-113 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 1 - Administration|§ 45.2-113. (Effective October 1, 2021) Immunity from prosecution for trespass

No criminal action for trespass shall lie against the State Geologist or any agent or employee of the State Geologist pursuant to any lawful act done in the performance of his duties, including entry upon the lands of any person for the purpose of performing such duties.1984, c. 590, § 45.1-389; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-200 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 2 - Interstate Mining Compact|§ 45.2-200. (Effective October 1, 2021) Governor authorized to execute Interstate Mining Compact

The Governor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Commonwealth, a compact that is in form substantially as provided in § 45.2-201.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-300 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 3 - Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas|§ 45.2-300. (Effective October 1, 2021) Governor authorized to execute Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas

The Governor is hereby authorized and requested to execute, on behalf of the Commonwealth with any other state legally joining therein, a compact that is in form substantially as provided in § 45.2-301.1982, c. 570, § 45.1-381; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.