A. No person shall make use of, gain admittance to, or attempt to use or gain admittance to the facilities in any state park for the use of which a charge is assessed by the Department, unless the person pays the charge or price established by the Department.
B. No owner or driver shall cause or permit a vehicle to stand:
1. Anywhere in a state park outside of designated parking spaces, except for a reasonable time in order to receive or discharge passengers; or
2. In any space in a state park designated for use by the handicapped unless the vehicle displays a license plate or decal issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, or a similar identification issued by a similar authority of another state or the District of Columbia, which authorizes parking in a handicap space.
C. Any person violating any provision of this section may, in lieu of any criminal penalty, be assessed a civil penalty of twenty-five dollars by the Department. Civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the Conservation Resources Fund.
2001, c. 370.
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