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2019 SESSION

19102214D
HOUSE BILL NO. 2310
House Amendments in [ ] -- January 23, 2019
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-984, relating to local flood plain regulation.
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Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Hayes
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-984 as follows:

§ 15.2-984. Local Flood Plain Regulation.

Any locality may, by ordinance, regulate the activity on, or use or development of, a flood plain in a manner consistent with any state and federal flood plain management programs and requirements.

[ 2. That the provisions of this section shall be given retroactive and prospective effect. ]