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1999 SESSION

983265699
SENATE BILL NO. 656
Offered January 26, 1998
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 10.1-1408.3, relating to transportation of wastes on water.
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Patrons-- Marsh, Lucas, Maxwell and Quayle; Delegates: Crittenden, Jones, D.C., Jones, J.C. and Spruill
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 10.1-1408.3 as follows:

§ 10.1-1408.3. Transportation of wastes on James River prohibited.

To the extent not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, the transport of solid or medical waste by ship, barge or other vessel upon the navigable waters of the James River is prohibited.