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HOUSE BILL NO. 378 Offered January 9, 2008 Prefiled January 4, 2008 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 10.1-202.2, relating to the Department of Conservation and Recreation; Virginia Golden Age Card Program. ----------
Patrons-- Marshall, D.W., Athey, Carrico, Cole, Cosgrove, Crockett-Stark, Massie, Merricks, Morgan and Sherwood
---------- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 10.1-202.2 as follows:

§ 10.1-202.2. Golden Age Card established; discounted entry into state campgrounds.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation shall develop and establish a Virginia Golden Age Card in accordance with this section.  The Card shall authorize citizens of the Commonwealth who are 60 years of age or older to enter the camping facilities at Virginia's state parks at a 50% discount for a maximum of 14 days in any calendar year.

Upon application, including proof of age, by a person eligible under this section to the Department , the Division of State Parks shall issue the Card.