Virginia § 10.1-1425 - Preemption of certain local ordinances
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§ 10.1-1425. Preemption of certain local ordinances
The provisions of this article shall supersede and preempt any local ordinance which attempts to regulate the size or type of any container or package containing food or beverage or which requires a deposit on a disposable container or package.
1987, c. 234, § 10-277.14; 1988, c. 891.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 10.1-1425 ("Preemption of certain local ordinances") 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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