Va. Code § 15.2-1200

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session through ch. 778

Section 15.2-1200 - General powers of counties

Any county may adopt such measures as it deems expedient to secure and promote the health, safety and general welfare of its inhabitants which are not inconsistent with the general laws of the Commonwealth. Such power shall include, but shall not be limited to, the adoption of quarantine regulations affecting both persons and animals, the adoption of necessary regulations to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among persons or animals and the adoption of regulations for the prevention of the pollution of water which is dangerous to the health or lives of persons residing in the county.

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, § 15.1-510; 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-510.

Amended by Acts 1960, c. 606.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 279.

Amended by Acts 1956, § cc. 218, 664.

Amended by Acts 1956, § Ex. Sess., c. 40.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 529.