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2017 SESSION
17102232DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 15.2-1809 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 15.2-1809. Liability of localities in the operation of parks, recreational facilities, and playgrounds.
A. No
city or town which that
operates any park, recreational facility, or
playground shall be liable in any civil action or proceeding for damages
resulting from any injury to the person or from a loss of or damage to the
property of any person caused by any act or omission constituting ordinary
negligence on the part of any officer or agent of such city or town in the
maintenance or operation of any such park, recreational facility, or playground. Every such
city or town shall, however, be liable in damages for the gross negligence of
any of its officers or agents in the maintenance or operation of any such park,
recreational facility, or
playground.
B. The
immunity created by
this section on,
other immunity existing at common law or by statute.