Virginia § 15.2-300 - Adoption of optional forms of county government; inconsistent provisions of law
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§ 15.2-300. Adoption of optional forms of county government; inconsistent provisions of law
A. Any county may adopt an optional form of county government in accordance with the referendum provisions of § 15.2-301, subject to the limitations specified in Chapters 3 through 8 of this title.
B. Other provisions of law in conflict with Chapters 3 through 8 of this title shall not apply to a county which has adopted an applicable form of county government pursuant to this chapter, unless such provision expressly provides otherwise.
1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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