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VA Code § 15.2-1207 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1207. Pistols and revolvers; reports of sales

The power of any governing body of any county to require sellers of pistols and revolvers to furnish the clerk of the circuit court of the county, after sale of any such weapon, with the name and address of the purchaser, the date of purchase, and the number, make and caliber of the weapon sold is hereby repealed. The clerk shall destroy every record of the reports previously received.Code 1950, § 59-142; 1968, c. 439, § 15.1-524; 1997, c. 587; 2010, c. 495.
VA Code § 15.2-1208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1208. Same; in certain counties

Chapter 297 of the Acts of Assembly of 1944, approved March 29, 1944, requiring permits to sell or purchase pistols or revolvers in any county having a density of population of more than 1,000 a square mile, is repealed. Any records or copies thereof that were created pursuant to this section that are in the custody of any county shall be destroyed no later than July 31, 2004. Upon destroying the records, the county shall certify to the circuit court that such destruction has been completed.Code 1950, § 59-144; 1968, c. 439, § 15.1-525; 1997, c. 587; 2004, cc. 62, 393.
VA Code § 15.2-1209 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1209. Prohibiting outdoor shooting of firearms or arrows from bows or arrowguns in certain areas

Any county may prohibit the outdoor shooting of firearms or arrows from bows or arrowguns in any areas of the county which are in the opinion of the governing body so heavily populated as to make such conduct dangerous to the inhabitants thereof.For purposes of this section, "bow" includes all compound bows, crossbows, slingbows, longbows, and recurve bows having a peak draw weight of 10 pounds or more. The term "bow" does not include bows that have a peak draw weight of less than 10 pounds or that are designed or intended to be used principally as toys. The term "arrow" means a shaft-like projectile intended to be shot from a bow.Any county that prohibits the outdoor shooting of firearms or arrows from bows or arrowguns shall provide an exemption for the killing of deer pursuant to § 29.1-529. Such exemption for the shooting of firearms or arrowguns shall apply on land of at least five acres that is zoned for agricultural use. Such exemption for the shooting of arrows from bows shall apply on land of at least two acres that is zoned for agricultural use.Code 1950, § 15-20.3; 1954, c. 223; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-518; 1968, c. 294; 1992, c. 600; 1993, c. 367; 1995, c. 284; 1997, c. 587; 2000, c. 229; 2004, c. 930; 2005, c. 564; 2017, c. 530; 2018, cc. 557, 558.
VA Code § 15.2-1209.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1209.1. Counties may regulate carrying of loaded firearms on public highways

The governing body of any county is hereby empowered to adopt ordinances making it unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession, for the purpose of hunting, while on any part of a public highway within such county a loaded firearm when such person is not authorized to hunt on the private property on both sides of the highway along which he is standing or walking; and to provide a penalty for violation of such ordinance not to exceed a fine of $100. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons carrying loaded firearms in moving vehicles or for purposes other than hunting, or to persons acting at the time in defense of persons or property.Code 1950, § 18.1-272; 1975, cc. 14, 15, § 18.2-287; 2004, c. 462; 2007, c. 203.
VA Code § 15.2-1210 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1210. Prohibiting hunting in certain areas

Any county may by ordinance prohibit all hunting with firearms or other weapons in, or within one-half mile of, any subdivision or other area of such county which, in the opinion of the governing body, is so heavily populated as to make such hunting dangerous to the inhabitants thereof. Any such ordinance shall clearly describe each area in which hunting is prohibited, and shall further provide that appropriate signs shall be erected designating the boundaries of such area.Code 1950, § 15-20.3:1; 1962, c. 163, § 15.1-518.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1211 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1211. Boundaries of magisterial and election districts

A. County magisterial district boundary lines and names shall be as the governing bodies may establish. Subject to the provisions of § 24.2-304.1, whenever the boundaries of a county have been altered, the governing body shall, as may be necessary, redistrict the county into magisterial districts, change the boundaries of existing districts, change the name of any district, or increase or diminish the number of districts.B. Whenever redistricting of magisterial or election districts is required as a result of annexation, the governing body of such county shall, within a reasonable time from the effective date of such annexation, not to exceed ninety days, commence the redistricting process which shall be completed within a reasonable time thereafter, not to exceed twelve months.C. A county may by ordinance provide that the magisterial districts of the county shall remain the same, but that representation on the governing body shall be by election districts, in which event all sections of this Code providing for election or appointment on the basis of magisterial districts shall be construed to provide for election or appointment on the basis of election districts, including appointment to a school board as prescribed by §§ 22.1-36 and 22.1-44.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 200, § 15.1-571.1; 1976, c. 398; 1979, c. 288; 1980, c. 559; 1995, c. 249; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1213.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1213.1. Referendum in Page County on election of the county chairman from the county at large

A. On or before August 15, 2004, the circuit court for Page County shall order a referendum to be held on the question of whether the qualified voters of the County shall elect a chairman of the board of supervisors from the county at large to serve as chairman and as an additional member of the board. The referendum shall be held at the time of the 2004 November general election. The question to be placed on the ballot shall be as follows:"Shall the chairman of the county board of supervisors, to be known as the county chairman, be elected by the voters of the county at large?_Yes_No"The election shall be held and the results certified as provided in §§ 24.2-682 and 24.2-684B. Following certification of the election results by the electoral board, the court shall enter an order proclaiming the results of such election and a duly certified copy of such order shall be transmitted to the board of supervisors of the County and the State Board of Elections. If a majority of the voters voting in the referendum vote in favor of the election of a chairman at large, the first election for a chairman shall be held at the November 2005 general election, and the candidate elected shall serve for a term of four years.C. The county chairman shall be the chairman of the county board of supervisors and preside at the meetings thereof. The chairman shall represent the County at official functions and ceremonial events. The chairman shall have all voting and other rights, privileges, and duties of other members of the board and additional rights, privileges, and duties not in conflict with general law as the board may prescribe. At the first meeting at the beginning of its term and any time thereafter when necessary, the board of supervisors shall elect a vice chairman from its membership, who shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence.2004, cc. 18, 890.
VA Code § 15.2-1214 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1214. County may provide motor vehicle liability insurance to protect operators of motor vehicles owned or leased by county, school board, etc.

The governing body of any county may provide motor vehicle liability insurance for the purpose of protecting all operators of motor vehicles owned or leased by the county, the county school board, or any sanitary district, authority, or other governmental unit established by the governing body, and may make such appropriations and expenditures from any available funds for the purpose of paying such insurance. All previous expenditures for any such purpose by any county are ratified.1966, c. 140, § 15.1-19.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1215 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1215. Authority to cut growth of grass or lawn area in counties

A. Any county may by ordinance require that the owner of occupied residential real property therein cut the grass or lawn area of less than one-half acre on such property or any part thereof at such time or times as the governing body shall prescribe when growth on such grass or lawn area exceeds 12 inches in height; or may whenever the governing body deems it necessary, after reasonable notice, have such grass or lawn area cut by its agents or employees, in which event, the cost and expenses thereof shall be chargeable to and paid by the owner of such property and may be collected by the county as taxes and levies are collected. No such ordinance adopted by the county shall have any force and effect within the corporate limits of any town. Violation of such ordinance may be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $100.B. No such ordinance shall be applicable to land zoned for or in active farming operation.1988, c. 625, § 15.1-11.01; 1990, c. 155; 1991, cc. 314, 315; 1997, cc. 587, 614; 1998, cc. 640, 756; 2005, c. 309; 2006, c. 700; 2009, c. 252; 2010, c. 396; 2014, c. 385.
VA Code § 15.2-1216 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1216. Provision of information to prospective buyers in planned development units

Any county having an urban county executive or county executive form of government, or any county adjacent to any two or more such counties, may by ordinance require that the sellers of new homes provide to home buyers access to copies of the approved subdivision plat, all development plans approved as part of the zoning for the planned unit development, proffered conditions accepted pursuant to subsection A of § 15.2-2286 as part of the zoning approval for the development, and the comprehensive plan for the area of the county, all of which documents shall include the property for sale and shall be current as of the date access to such documents is provided. The ordinance may require that, prior to execution of an offer to buy:1. Such documents be located on the site of the property encompassed by the subdivision, plat, or planned unit development in which the property for sale is located, or at an office in its immediate vicinity; and2. The seller of the new home notify the prospective home buyers of the location of these documents and provide a reasonable opportunity for such prospective buyers to inspect these documents.Any violation of such an ordinance shall be punishable by a civil fine of not more than $100.1983, c. 409, § 15.1-29.10; 1997, cc. 547, 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1217 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1217. Regulation of emission of smoke from fuel-burning equipment

Any county may regulate the emission of smoke and the methods of firing and stoking furnaces and boilers and may charge such reasonable fees for the issuance of permits and the performing of inspections as the governing body may from time to time fix. However, counties shall not apply or enforce such regulations in incorporated towns which have in force ordinances prescribing equal or greater standards in regulating the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures, the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, elevator, escalator, boiler, unfired pressure vessel and air conditioning installations in or appurtenant to buildings and structures, the emission of smoke, the construction, installation and maintenance of fuel-burning equipment, and the methods of firing and stoking furnaces and boilers, and the light, ventilation, sanitation and use and occupancy of buildings.1966, c. 290, §§ 15.1-510.1, 15.1-510.4, 15.1-510.6; 1970, cc. 211, 212; 1983, c. 508; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1218 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1218. Prevention of trespassing; animals running at large on highways

Any county may prevent trespassing by persons and animals and prevent animals from running at large upon the public highways, whether such highways are enclosed by a fence or not.Code 1950, § 15-8; 1954, c. 529; 1956, cc. 218, 664; 1956, Ex. Sess., c. 40; 1958, c. 279; 1960, c. 606; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-512; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1219 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1219. Prohibiting sale on highways of plants, shrubs or trees

Any county may prohibit the sale or the offering for sale of any plants, shrubs or trees or any part or parts thereof upon any public highway or right-of-way of any public highway located within such county. However, nothing in this section shall apply to any business in which real property is owned, leased or occupied in any way adjacent to such highway or right-of-way by such business. No penalty for the violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to this section shall impose a fine exceeding fifty dollars.Code 1950, § 15-8.1; 1958, c. 620; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-513; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1220 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1220. Regulation by certain counties of persons and vehicles

The Counties of Franklin, Pulaski, and York may by ordinance impose reasonable regulations to provide for the comfort, safety and health of the general public and persons assembled, or traveling to assemble, for any outdoor occasion.Such regulations may cover the following: (i) hours of operation, (ii) sanitary facility requirements, (iii) security personnel requirements, and (iv) maximum noise levels.1986, c. 98, § 15.1-514.2; 1988, c. 148; 1997, c. 587; 2007, c. 813.
VA Code § 15.2-1222 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1222. Regulation of certain motion pictures shown at drive-in theaters

Any county may, by ordinance, regulate the screening of motion pictures, classified by the motion picture industry as being suitable for display to adult audiences only, in drive-in theaters where such motion pictures are visible to the traveling public from a highway, street or other public way for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.1979, c. 368, § 15.1-515.2; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1223 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1223. Regulation of horse riding schools

Any county may by ordinance provide for the licensing, inspection and regulation of horse riding schools for the purpose of preventing any violation of § 3.2-6570 or any local ordinance of similar import.For the purposes of this section, "horse riding school" means any establishment operated for profit in connection with which one or more horses are let for hire to be ridden or driven, either with or without the furnishing of riding or driving instructions.Code 1950, § 15-20.4; 1956, c. 461; 1960, c. 359; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-519; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1224 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1224. Authority to equip and maintain television transmission and relay facilities

A. Any county may equip and maintain television transmission and relay facilities in areas which are so remote from regular transmission points of large television stations that television reception is impossible without special equipment and in which adequate, economical and proper television is not available by private sources, if a majority of the voters voting in a referendum held pursuant to subsection B vote in favor thereof.B. If on or before the fifteenth day of July in any year a petition signed by two hundred or more qualified voters of a county is filed with the circuit court of such county asking that a referendum be held on the question set forth in this subsection, then such court shall, on or before the fifteenth day of August of such year, issue an order requiring the county election officials to open the polls at the regular election to be held in November of each year on the following question:Shall the governing body be authorized to equip and maintain television transmission and relay facilities?[ ] Yes[ ] NoThe election shall conform in all respects with the requirements of general law.1970, c. 139, § 15.1-526.1; 1975, c. 517; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1225 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1225. Authority to establish hospitals

The governing body of any county may establish and operate hospitals in such county.1979, c. 719, § 15.1-526.3; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1226 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1226. Authority of certain counties over Smith Mountain Lake

A. The governing bodies of Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties may by ordinance regulate the land of their respective counties in and around Smith Mountain Lake below the 800-foot contour concerning the location, size, and length of wharves, piers, boathouses, docks, bulkheads, and similar structures to provide for safe navigation of the lake. Such ordinance shall not conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code or with the rights and responsibilities accorded Appalachian Power Company under its federal license to operate the Smith Mountain Project. The ordinance may include:1. Procedures for approval of construction of such by the governing body or its designated agent; and2. Penalties for violation of the ordinance.B. Such governing bodies may act jointly in the enactment, administration, and enforcement of such an ordinance pursuant to § 15.2-1300.1988, c. 876, § 15.1-12.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1227 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1227. Well covers in Caroline County

Caroline County may by ordinance provide that owners of property keep covers on water wells and may after reasonable notice cover uncovered water wells by its own agents or employees, in which event the cost or expense thereof shall be chargeable to and paid by the owners of such property and may be collected by the county as taxes are collected.1950, § 15-14; 1962, cc. 400, 623, § 15.1-11; 1964, c. 31; 1968, c. 423; 1974, c. 655; 1978, c. 533; 1983, cc. 192, 390; 1990, c. 177; 1992, c. 649; 1994, c. 167; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1228 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1228. Repair of foundation damage in Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County may by ordinance provide that the county may use public funds to repair existing residential dwellings damaged by foundation failures caused by high clay content soil subject to moisture-related shrinking and swelling. Such ordinance may place conditions on the use or expenditure of such public funds. The expenditure of such public funds by the county under this section during a fiscal year shall not exceed two percent of the county's locally derived revenues from that fiscal year.For purposes of this section, "public funds" includes only general tax revenues from real and personal property and does not include any special fee assessment, or other tax or charge, however denominated.The county shall keep funds collected for building permit fees and any funds received from any other fees collected under any special act in separate accounts, and separate from other locally derived revenues, and may not use fees collected for building permits or fees collected under any special act, directly or indirectly, for purposes authorized under this section.1988, c. 862, § 15.1-37.3:9; 1993, c. 791; 1995, c. 393; 1997, c. 587; 2019, c. 632.
VA Code § 15.2-1229 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1229. Petty cash funds

Whenever the governing body of any county determines that more efficient administration would be promoted thereby, it may by resolution establish one or more petty cash funds not exceeding $5,000 each for the payment of claims arising from commitments made pursuant to law. Any person into whose hands any such fund is placed may pay such claims therefrom, without necessity of prior receipt and audit of the claims by the governing body and without approval and issuance of the warrant of the governing body or the county treasurer. Such person shall render an account of the same and make a settlement thereof annually in form and manner prescribed by the Auditor of Public Accounts. Such person shall give bond with surety in the amount of $10,000; however, additional bond shall not be required of any person already bonded in the required amount.Code 1950, § 15-254; 1962, cc. 399, 623, § 15.1-548; 1977, c. 227; 1983, c. 101; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-1230 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 12 - General Powers and Procedures of Counties|§ 15.2-1230. Monthly financial reports of officers and offices

The governing body of any county may require monthly financial reports from any officer or office of the county or of any district thereof and may investigate bills and receipts of any county or district officer, and for these purposes may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and require the production of books, papers and other evidence. Any witness who fails or refuses to obey any such lawful order of the governing body shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 15-263; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-556; 1997, c. 587.