The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions. Since the operation and maintenance of projects by the Authority and the undertaking of activities in furtherance of the purpose of the Authority will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter or upon the income therefrom, including sales and use taxes on tangible personal property used in the operations of the Authority. Any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer and the income which may result, including any profit made on the sale, shall be free from state and local taxation. The exemption hereby granted shall not be construed to extend to persons conducting business on the premises of a facility for which local or state taxes would otherwise be required.
1986, c. 360, § 10-158.13; 1988, c. 891.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 16 - Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority Act
§ 10.1-1601. Authority created
§ 10.1-1602. Board of directors
§ 10.1-1603. Powers of Authority
§ 10.1-1604. Form, terms, and execution of bonds
§ 10.1-1605. Issuance and sale of bonds
§ 10.1-1606. Use of bond proceeds
§ 10.1-1607. Interim receipts or temporary bonds
§ 10.1-1608. Faith and credit of Commonwealth or political subdivision not pledged
§ 10.1-1609. Expenses of the Authority
§ 10.1-1610. Trust agreement securing bonds
§ 10.1-1611. Moneys received deemed trust funds
§ 10.1-1612. Proceedings by bondholder or trustee to enforce rights
§ 10.1-1613. Bonds made securities for investment and deposit
§ 10.1-1614. Revenue refunding bonds; bonds for refunding and for cost of additional projects
§ 10.1-1615. Grants or loans of public or private funds
§ 10.1-1616. Exemption from taxes or assessments
§ 10.1-1617. Moneys of Authority
§ 10.1-1618. Title to property
§ 10.1-1619. Violation of regulations
§ 10.1-1620. Appointment of special conservators of the peace
§ 10.1-1621. Conveyance or lease of park to Authority
§ 10.1-1622. Recordation of conveyances of real estate to Authority