§ 162-7. Purpose and intent.

This article is intended to ensure laws and regulations governing the land application of biosolids are properly implemented and enforced and to secure and promote the health, safety and welfare of the County's citizens; to deter the creation of a public nuisance and to prevent pollution of the waters and soils of the County related to land application of biosolids. In carrying out this article, the County will test and monitor the application of biosolids to agricultural land within its boundaries as authorized by the Code of Virginia and applicable regulations. This article is intended to address the land application of biosolids in the County and to implement the authority granted to local governments by Va. Code §§ 62.1-44.19:3 and 32.1-164.5 et seq., to provide for the testing, monitoring and enforcement of land application of biosolids within the political boundaries of the County and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This article is not intended to regulate the land application of animal wastes or manures or exceptional quality biosolids.