Code of Virginia - Title 3.2 Agriculture, Animal Care, And Food - Section 3.2-409 (Effective October 1, 2008) Ordinances.

§ 3.2-409. (Effective October 1, 2008) Ordinances.

A. Any locality may adopt an ordinance creating a complaint, investigation, and agricultural stewardship plan development program. Ordinances adopted hereunder may contain only provisions that parallel §§ 3.2-401 and 3.2-402. No such ordinance shall provide for the imposition of civil or criminal sanctions against an operator or owner who fails to implement a plan. If an owner or operator fails to implement a plan, the local governing body shall submit a complaint to the Commissioner as provided in § 3.2-402.

B. This section shall not apply to any ordinance: (i) in existence on July 1, 1996; or (ii) adopted pursuant to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (§ 10.1-2100 et seq.).

(1996, c. 773, § 10.1-559.10; 2008, c. 860.)

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