                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION (§ 37.2-609)

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for
the benefit of persons in the authority&#8217;s service area and for the
promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity. As the
operation and maintenance of any behavioral health project that the authority is
authorized to undertake will constitute the performance of an essential
governmental function, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or
assessments upon any behavioral health project acquired or constructed by it or
on the revenues generated by its operation.

HISTORY: 1995, c. 693, § 15.1-1683; 1997, c. 587, § 37.1-249; 2005, c. 716;
2012, cc. 476, 507.