Code of Virginia - Title 45.1 Mines And Mining - Section 45.1-179.5 Findings; clarification of nature of the resource

§ 45.1-179.5. Findings; clarification of nature of the resource

Geothermal resources are found and hereby declared to be sui generis, being neither a mineral resource nor a water resource. Mineral estates shall not be construed to include geothermal resources unless explicit in the terms of the deed or other instrument of conveyance.

(1981, c. 506.)

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