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Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - MINES, MINERALS, AND ENERGYSubtitle V - OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY; ENERGY POLICYChapter 20 - GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 45.2-2003 - Findings; clarification of nature of the resource

Va. Code § 45.2-2003

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Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 45.2-2003 - Findings; clarification of nature of the resource

Geothermal resources are found and hereby declared to be sui generis, being neither mineral resources nor water resources. No mineral estate shall be construed to include geothermal resources unless such inclusion is explicit in the terms of the deed or other instrument of conveyance.

Va. Code § 45.2-2003

1981, c. 506, § 45.1-179.5; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.