Section 62.1-262 - [For contingent expiration date, see Acts 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 100] Permits for other ground water withdrawalsAny application for a ground water withdrawal permit, except as provided in §§ 62.1-260 and 62.1-261 and subsection H of § 62.1-266, shall include a water conservation and management plan approved by the Board. A water conservation and management plan shall include:
(i) use of water-saving plumbing and processes including, where appropriate, use of water-saving fixtures in new and renovated plumbing as provided under the Uniform Statewide Building Code;(ii) a water-loss reduction program;(iii) a water-use education program; and(iv) mandatory reductions during water-shortage emergencies including, where appropriate, ordinances prohibiting waste of water generally and providing for mandatory water-use restrictions, with penalties, during water-shortage emergencies. The Board shall approve all water conservation plans in compliance with clauses (i) through (iv).1992, c. 812; 2020, c. 670.Amended by Acts 2020 c. 670, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.