12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-450-40

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 12VAC5-450-40 - Permits

A. No person , directly or indirectly, shall conduct, control, manage, operate, or maintain a campground, within the Commonwealth, without first making application for and receiving a valid permit from the Health Commissioner for the operation of the campground.

B. An authorized representative of a campground shall file an application for a permit with the local health department in a manner prescribed by the Health Commissioner at least 30 days before such camp is to be opened.

C. If, after receipt of an application to operate a campground, the Health Commissioner finds the campground does not comply with this chapter, the Health Commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing (i) citing the noncomplying items that constitute the reasons for denying a permit and (ii) providing the applicant with the opportunity for administrative process as provided by the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).

D. If the Health Commissioner finds that the campground complies with this chapter, a permit shall be issued. Permits may be issued to the campground's owner or operator.

E. The permit shall be conspicuously posted in the office of the campground or on the premises if no office is available.

F. Permits shall either be (i) annual and shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance or (ii) temporary and granted for a specific period of time to allow temporary camping of 14 days duration or less. Temporary permits may be valid for periods of 60 days or less, but the total days of operation may not exceed 14 days during any 60-day period. Permits shall not be transferable.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-450-40

Derived from VR355-35-04 § 1, eff. July 21, 1971; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 05, eff. 11/28/2018.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.