A. The Department shall develop and post in each state park and interstate park signage addressing the appropriate steps a visitor can take to prevent tick bites, how to identify Lyme disease, and where to seek treatment.
B. The Department shall install such signage first in those areas in the Commonwealth that have been identified as most susceptible to Lyme disease and shall complete the installation of such signage in all state parks and interstate parks by January 1, 2028.
C. Until it completes the installation of all such signage, the Department shall report its progress annually to the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.
2022, c. 303.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 2 - Parks and Recreation
§ 10.1-200. Duties related to parks and outdoor recreation; additional powers
§ 10.1-200.1. State park master planning
§ 10.1-200.01. Lyme disease signage
§ 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
§ 10.1-203. 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
§ 10.1-205.1. Breaks Interstate Park Compact of 1954
§ 10.1-207. Cooperation of other departments, etc.
§ 10.1-210. Additional powers of the Department
§ 10.1-211. Additional duties of the Department
§ 10.1-212. Virginia Natural Heritage Program
§ 10.1-213. Dedication of natural area preserves
§ 10.1-214. Virginia natural area preserves system established
§ 10.1-215. Natural Area Preservation Fund established
§ 10.1-216. Natural area registry