Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 35.1-17 (2026)

Regulations governing campgrounds

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A. The regulations of the Board governing campgrounds shall include minimum standards for (i) an approved drinking water supply; (ii) an approved sewage disposal system; (iii) an approved solid waste disposal system; (iv) the proper maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment; (v) vector and pest control; (vi) toilet, swimming, and bathing facilities, including shower facilities; (vii) effective measures for the control of animals and pets; (viii) appropriate procedures and safeguards for hazardous situations, including specifically the maintenance and sale of propane gas or other explosives and combustibles; and (ix) a procedure for obtaining a license.

B. The Board may in its sole discretion prescribe regulations for classes of campgrounds and different requirements for each class.

Code 1950, § 35-55; 1981, c. 468.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Staples v. Prince George Cnty., 81 Va. Cir. 308 (Prince George Cir. Ct. 2010).

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Staples v. Prince George Cnty., 81 Va. Cir. 308 (Prince George Cir. Ct. 2010). · cites it 4× “Va. Code Ann. § 35.1-17 (2010). Thus, the regulations of the Board of Health shall prevail over all local ordinances regarding approved drinking water supplies, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, proper maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment, pest control, toilet…”

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