Virginia § 10.1-1421 - Responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-1421 — Responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-1421. Responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles
The responsibility for the removal of litter from litter receptacles placed at parks, beaches, campgrounds, trailer parks, and other public places shall remain upon those state and local agencies now performing litter removal services. The removal of litter from litter receptacles placed on private property used by the public shall remain the duty of the owner or operator of such private property.
1987, c. 234, § 10-277.8; 1988, c. 891.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-1421
What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-1421 cover?
Section 10.1-1421 ("Responsibility for removal of litter from receptacles") 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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