Virginia § 45.2-765 - Lighting

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-765 — Lighting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45.2-765. Lighting

A. Lights shall be provided as needed in or on a surface mine structure, enclosure, or other facility.

B. Each road, path, or walk outside of a structure, enclosure, or other facility shall be kept free from obstructions and shall be well-illuminated if it is used at night.

1966, c. 594, § 45.1-38; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.237; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.

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What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-765 cover?

Section 45.2-765 ("Lighting") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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