Every district shall be liable for its torts and those of its officers, employees, and agents committed in the conduct of any proprietary function but shall not be liable for any torts occurring in the performance of a governmental function. However, this section shall not apply to a transportation district subject to the provisions of the Virginia Tort Claims Act (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.).
1964, c. 631, § 15.1-1371; 1986, c. 584; 1991, c. 23; 1997, c. 587, § 15.1-4533; 2014, c. 805.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
Chapter 19 - Transportation District Act of 1964
§ 33.2-1900. Declaration of policy
§ 33.2-1902. Authorization to issue summons
§ 33.2-1903. Procedure for creation of districts
§ 33.2-1904. Northern Virginia Transportation District and Commission
§ 33.2-1905. District a body corporate
§ 33.2-1906. Creation of commission to control corporation
§ 33.2-1907. Members of transportation commissions
§ 33.2-1908. Officers of commission
§ 33.2-1910. Compensation and expenses of members
§ 33.2-1911. Meetings of commission
§ 33.2-1912. Quorum and action by commission
§ 33.2-1913. Funds of commission
§ 33.2-1914. Accounts and records
§ 33.2-1915. Powers and functions generally
§ 33.2-1916. Commission control of transportation district
§ 33.2-1917. Protection of employees of public transportation systems
§ 33.2-1918. Background checks of applicants and employees
§ 33.2-1919. Additional powers
§ 33.2-1920. Authority to issue bonds and other obligations
§ 33.2-1921. Judicial determination of validity of bonds
§ 33.2-1922. Contracts and payment thereof
§ 33.2-1924. Acquisition of median strips for transit facilities in interstate highways
§ 33.2-1926. Powers granted are in addition to all other powers
§ 33.2-1927. Liabilities of Commonwealth, counties, and cities
§ 33.2-1930. Procedure for enlargement
§ 33.2-1931. Resolution or ordinance
§ 33.2-1932. Financial obligations
§ 33.2-1933. Public purpose; exemption from taxation
§ 33.2-1934. Liability for torts