Mandating a vegetative buffer on agricultural lands to reduce water pollution

Richmond, Va., Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia, ch. 14, art. IV, div. 4 (2024).

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Policy Summary

This law mandates a vegetative buffer in agricultural lands within Chesapeake Bay preservation areas to reduce nonpoint source pollution.

State Virginia

Jurisdiction Name Richmond

Jurisdiction Type city

Population Size 200k-800k

Food System Topics