76910762.1-44.44Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Waters Of The State, Ports And HarborsConservation Of Water Resources; State Water Control BoardConstruction of chapterCode 1950, § 10-17.9; 1966, c. 561; 1972, c. 728; 2013, cc. 756, 793.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/62.1-44.44//62.1-44.44/62.1/3.2/62.1-44.44

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as altering, or as authorizing any alteration of, any existing riparian rights or other vested rights in water or water use.section

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