A. For administrative purposes, the area that encompasses the seat of government of the Commonwealth shall be referred to as the "Capitol District."
B. The term "Capitol District" shall be geographically defined as the area in Richmond, Virginia, contained within the centerline of East Broad Street between its intersections with the centerline of Eighth Street and the Interstate 95 overpass, the centerline of Eighth Street between its intersections with the centerlines of East Broad Street and Main Street, the centerline of Main Street between its intersections with the centerline of Eighth Street and the Interstate 95 overpass, and the overpass of Interstate 95 between its intersections with the centerlines of East Broad Street and Main Street, and all buildings and property owned or leased by the Commonwealth within such area.
C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict (i) the authority of the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government in the administration of its employees or facilities within the Capitol District or to grant any additional authority or responsibility to any government agency or entity (ii) the law-enforcement authority of the police department of the City of Richmond within the Department's jurisdiction.
2008, c. 548.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 6 - General Provisions
§ 2.2-600. Standard nomenclature to be employed
§ 2.2-601. General powers of the departments established in this title
§ 2.2-601.1. Certified mail; subsequent, identical mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 2.2-603. Authority of agency directors
§ 2.2-604. Performance of duties assigned to an agency
§ 2.2-604.1. Designation of officials; interests of senior citizens and adults with disabilities
§ 2.2-604.2. Designation of officials; energy manager
§ 2.2-605. Appointment of acting officer in case of temporary disability
§ 2.2-606. Consideration of certain issues in policy development
§ 2.2-607. Reporting transfers of personnel; granting reports
§ 2.2-608. Furnishing reports; Governor authorized to require reports
§ 2.2-608.1. State publications to be made available electronically
§ 2.2-609. Copies of state publications furnished to Librarian of Virginia
§ 2.2-610. Furnishing copies of documents at no cost to law-enforcement officials
§ 2.2-611. Acceptance by departments, etc., of funds from United States; application of funds
§ 2.2-612. Notification to localities of reduction or discontinuation of service
§ 2.2-614.2. Participation in the REAL ID Act of 2005
§ 2.2-614.2:1. Assisting U.S. armed forces in detention of citizen
§ 2.2-614.3. Charitable organization; certain government action prohibited
§ 2.2-614.4. Commercial activities list; publication of notice; opportunity to comment
§ 2.2-614.5. Electric vehicle charging stations
§ 2.2-616. Legislative declaration
§ 2.2-618. State programs to implement federal statutes
§ 2.2-619. Governor to report to the General Assembly
§ 2.2-620. Establishment of the Capitol District as the seat of government of the Commonwealth
§ 2.2-621. Grants by the Commonwealth; certification of employment