                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LOCAL ORDINANCES (§ 40.1-51.41)

A. Existing local ordinances adopted prior to July 1, 1972, shall continue in
force; however, in the event of a conflict between a Board regulation,
promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and a local ordinance, the Board
regulation shall govern, except when the conflicting local ordinance is more
stringent.

B. The governing body of any locality proposing to adopt an ordinance, or an
amendment to an existing ordinance, relating to areas covered by asbestos NESHAP
after June 30, 1972, shall first obtain the approval of the Board as to the
provisions of the ordinance or amendment. The Board shall not approve any local
ordinance less stringent than the pertinent regulations of the Board.

HISTORY: 1992, c. 541.