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2018 SESSION
18101504DBe 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 subsection A is hereby
conferred upon counties and park authorities
created pursuant to the Park Authorities Act (§ 15.2-5700 et seq.)
in addition to, and not limiting on,
other immunity existing at common law or by statute.