Environmental
Virginia's Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME, now Virginia Energy) regulates which activity relevant to real estate?
AVREB licensing
BMineral extraction (coal, oil, gas), mining permits, and energy resource development on land in Virginia✓ Correct
CBuilding permits
DZoning changes
Explanation
Virginia Energy (formerly DMME) regulates mineral extraction activities including coal mining, oil and gas production, and uranium mining. Mineral rights and extraction activities can significantly affect property values.
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