State Parks

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “State Parks.” It is part of Chapter 2 “Parks and Recreation”, which is part of Subtitle I “Activities Administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation”, which is part of Title 10.1 “Conservation”. It contains 14 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 14 sections.

§ 10.1-200	Duties related to parks and outdoor recreation; additional powers
§ 10.1-200.01	Lyme disease signage
§ 10.1-200.1	State park master planning
§ 10.1-200.2	Littering in state parks; civil penalty
§ 10.1-200.3	Admittance and parking in state parks; prohibitions; civil penalty
§ 10.1-201	Acquisition of lands of scenic beauty, recreational utility or historical interest
§ 10.1-202	Gifts, funds, and fees designated for state parks; establishment of funds
§ 10.1-202.1	Golden Passport established; free entry into state parks
§ 10.1-202.2	Disabled Veteran's Passport established; free entry into state parks and discounted services
§ 10.1-202.3	Virginia National Guard Passport established; free entry into and parking at state parks
§ 10.1-203	Establishment, protection and maintenance of Appalachian Trail
§ 10.1-204	Statewide system of trails
§ 10.1-204.1	(Expires January 1, 2027) State Trails Advisory Committee established; report
§ 10.1-205	Management of False Cape State Park