Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6340715.2-3300Purposes of chapter202515.2-130115.2-2316.215.2-300015.2-320115.2-353415.2-380036-132.1Counties, Cities and TownsBoundary Adjustments and Changes of Status of Counties, Cities and TownsImmunity of Counties or Parts of Counties From City-Initiated Annexation and City Incorporation

The purposes of this chapter are: (i) to provide complete immunity from annexation and incorporation of new cities for those counties or tier-cities which by reason of their population density and numbers are providing urban services and (ii) to provide a system by which portions of counties may receive immunity from annexation and incorporation of new cities in the future if qualified pursuant to this chapter.

1979, c. 85, § 15.1-977.19:1; 1984, c. 695; 1997, c. 587.