{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1604","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 45.2-1604","heading":"Duties and responsibilities of the Director; Virginia Gas and Oil Inspector","body":"A. The Director has the jurisdiction and authority necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Director has the power and duty to regulate gas, oil, or geophysical operations, collect fees, and perform other responsibilities prescribed in regulations adopted by the Department or the Board.B. The Director shall appoint the Virginia Gas and Oil Inspector.1990, c. 92, § 45.1-361.4; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","path":["Title 45.2. Mines, Minerals, and Energy","Subtitle IV. Gas and Oil","Chapter 16. Virginia Gas and Oil Act","Article 1. General Provisions"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/45.2-1604/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:16:34Z","sha256":"4cab8f3f5eb2c23f5fff11c143606343775e95e38e5059c0339fd1579530cd52","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1603","next":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1605"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}