The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce, and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience and prosperity, and as the operation and maintenance of any project which the authority may undertake will constitute the performance of an essential governmental function, no authority shall be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project acquired and constructed by it under the provisions of this chapter. The bonds, notes, certificates or other evidences of debt issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer and the income therefrom including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free and exempt from taxation by the Commonwealth and by any political subdivision thereof.
Code 1950, § 15-714.26; 1962, c. 393, § 14, § 15.1-1284; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 56 - Public Recreational Facilities Authorities Act
§ 15.2-5602. Creation of authorities
§ 15.2-5603. Board to exercise powers of authority
§ 15.2-5604. Powers of authority generally
§ 15.2-5605. Transfers of property, appropriations and contracts by participating localities
§ 15.2-5606. Acquisition, maintenance and operation of projects; revenues from projects
§ 15.2-5607. Authority to issue bonds; source of payment
§ 15.2-5609. Trust indenture or agreement to secure payment of bonds
§ 15.2-5610. Fees, rents and other charges; reserves
§ 15.2-5611. Moneys received deemed trust funds
§ 15.2-5612. Remedies of bondholders and trustee
§ 15.2-5613. Authority to exercise a governmental function; exemption from taxation
§ 15.2-5614. Bonds legal investments
§ 15.2-5615. Chapter to constitute complete authority for acts authorized; liberal construction
§ 15.2-5616. Dissolution of authority; disposition of property