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2012 SESSION
12100312DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 44-146.15 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 44-146.15. Construction of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:
(1) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to exercise any powers vested in him under other laws of this Commonwealth independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this chapter;
(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with actual or pending disaster;
(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any
other governmental authority to in any way limit or prohibit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as
guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the
Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, sale,
or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety
in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political
subdivision of the Commonwealth,
or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of
sheltering persons;
(4) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police
forces, fire-fightingfirefighting
forces, units of the armed forces of the United States or any personnel
thereof, when on active duty; but state, local and interjurisdictional agencies
for emergency services shall place reliance upon such forces in the event of
declared disasters; or
(5) Interfere with the course of conduct of a labor dispute except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.