                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

FEE FOR OPEN-SPACE PRESERVATION (§ 58.1-817)

In addition to all other taxes and fees imposed by this chapter, beginning July
1, 2020, there is hereby imposed a $3 fee on every deed, deed of trust,
contract, or other instrument admitted to record in those jurisdictions in which
open-space easements are held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. The fee shall
be collected as provided in § 58.1-812 and the clerk shall deposit all fees
collected hereunder into a special fund within the state treasury which shall be
created on the books of the Comptroller for this revenue. On a monthly basis,
the Comptroller shall distribute all revenue collected from such fee to the
Virginia Outdoors Foundation, which shall accept, hold, and administer such
funds in accordance with its purpose and powers as set forth in Chapter 18 (§
10.1-1800 et seq.) of Title 10.1.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 990; 2020, c. 623.