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CHAPTER 418 An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-955 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the maintenance of emergency medical services. [H 2521] Approved March 21, 2005  

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 15.2-955 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 15.2-955. Approval by local governing body for the establishment of certain rescue emergency services organizations.

A. No volunteer rescue squad, emergency medical service organization or other organization providing similar type services, or volunteer fire-fighting organization shall be established in any locality on or after July 1, 1984, without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body.

B. Each locality shall seek to ensure that emergency medical services are maintained throughout the entire locality.