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2015 SESSION

15100717D
SENATE BILL NO. 809
Offered January 14, 2015
Prefiled January 2, 2015
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-139.5:2, relating to certification of industrial parks.
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Patrons-- Stanley and Chafin
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 36-139.5:2 as follows:

§ 36-139.5:2. Certification of industrial parks.

The Department shall develop a program by which local industrial parks may become certified by the Commonwealth. In developing such a program, the Department shall consider factors such as planning, zoning, engineering, title ownership, and general development readiness. The program shall also certify developments in various categories of industry, including food preparation service facilities, advanced manufacturing, and others as appropriate.