10.1-413 - James River State Scenic River.

§ 10.1-413. James River State Scenic River.

A. That portion of the James River in Botetourt County, from a point twomiles southeast of the point where Route 43 (old Route 220) crosses the JamesRiver at Eagle Rock running approximately 14 miles southeastward to the pointwhere Route 630 crosses the James River at Springwood is hereby designated acomponent of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.

B. No dam or other structure that impedes the natural flow of the James Riverin Botetourt County shall be constructed, operated or maintained within thesection of the James River designated as a scenic river by this statuteunless specifically authorized by an act of the General Assembly.

(1985, c. 501, § 10-173.9; 1988, c. 891; 2003, c. 240.)