Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6647915.2-747Board may prohibit and penalize acts which are misdemeanors under state law2025Counties, Cities and TownsGeneral Provisions; Charters; Other Forms and Organization of CountiesCounty Manager Plan of GovernmentGeneral Powers; County Manager Plan

In addition to the powers conferred by § 15.2-746, the board may prohibit any act defined as a misdemeanor and prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth and provide a penalty for violations to the end that such governing body may parallel by ordinance the criminal laws of this Commonwealth.

Code 1950, § 15-356.1; 1950, p. 228; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-690; 1997, c. 587.