Virginia § 10.1-1601 Authority created

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§ 10.1-1601 — Authority created

Virginia § 10.1-1601

Title 10.1CONSERVATION

Subtitle IIACTIVITIES ADMINISTERED BY OTHER ENTITIES

Ch. 16VIRGINIA RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT

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Va. Code Ann. § 10.1-1601 (2026).

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In order to (i) provide a high quality recreational attraction in the western part of the Commonwealth;

(ii)expand the historical knowledge of adults and children;

(iii)promote tourism and economic development in the Commonwealth;

(iv)set aside and conserve scenic and natural areas along the Roanoke River and preserve open-space lands; and (v) enhance and expand research and educational programs, there is created a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to be known as "The Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority." The Authority's exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function.

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In order to (i) provide a high quality recreational attraction in the western part of the Commonwealth; (ii) expand the historical knowledge of adults and children; (iii) promote tourism and economic development in the Commonwealth; (iv) set aside and conserve scenic and natural areas along the Roanoke River and preserve open-space lands; and (v) enhance and expand research and educational programs, there is created a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to be known as "The Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority." The Authority's exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function.