Economic Development; Tourism; Historic Preservation

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Economic Development; Tourism; Historic Preservation.” It is part of Chapter 9 “General Powers of Local Governments”, which is part of Subtitle II “Powers of Local Government”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 15.2-940	Expenditures for promoting resources and advantages of locality
§ 15.2-941	Participation by local government in certain loan programs
§ 15.2-941.1	Creation of abandoned school revitalization zones
§ 15.2-942	Local government participation in certain events
§ 15.2-943	Operation and maintenance of living historical farm museums
§ 15.2-943.1	Creation of arts and cultural districts
§ 15.2-944	Authority to acquire and preserve places and things of historical interest
§ 15.2-944.1	Notification prior to sale or transfer of ownership of certain historic properties
§ 15.2-945	Acquisition and housing of relics, paintings, carvings, sculpture and other works of art
§ 15.2-946	Regulation of tour guides and tourist guides