Land Use & Zoning
The Virginia Wetlands Act (separate from federal law) primarily protects:
AAll inland wetlands statewide
BTidal wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay and coastal areas, regulated by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission✓ Correct
CWetlands in agricultural areas only
DWetlands on federal land in Virginia
Explanation
Virginia's Wetlands Act protects tidal wetlands in coastal and Chesapeake Bay areas. The VMRC and local wetlands boards administer permits for any alteration of these tidal wetlands.
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