As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

Terms Used In Virginia Code 59.1-310.7

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity. See Virginia Code 59.1-310.7
  • Septic system: means an onsite method of disposing of sewage when sewers or sewerage facilities are not available and includes septic tanks, septic tank lines and drainage fields or other onsite, residential sewage systems. See Virginia Code 59.1-310.7

“Accredited septic system inspector” means a person who possesses the qualifications required by the provisions of this chapter.

“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity.

“Septic system” means an onsite method of disposing of sewage when sewers or sewerage facilities are not available and includes septic tanks, septic tank lines and drainage fields or other onsite, residential sewage systems.

2001, c. 52.