                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY CREATED (§ 10.1-1601)

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 &#8220;The Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority.&#8221; The
Authority&#8217;s exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be
deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function.

HISTORY: 1986, c. 360, § 10-158.3; 1988, c. 891.