CODE OF VIRGINIA

USES NOT AFFECTED BY SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION (§ 10.1-408)

A. Except as provided in § 10.1-407, all riparian land and water uses along or
in the designated section of a river which are permitted by law shall not be
restricted by this chapter.

B. Designation as a scenic river shall not be used:

   1.  To designate the lands along the river and its tributaries as unsuitable
   for mining pursuant to § 45.1-252 or regulations promulgated with respect to
   such section, or as unsuitable for use as a location for a surface mineral
   mine as defined in § 45.1-161.292:2; however, the Department shall still be
   permitted to exercise the powers granted under § 10.1-402; or

   2.  To be a criterion for purposes of imposing water quality standards under
   the federal Clean Water Act.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 891; 2014, c. 823.