Virginia § 15.2-1226 - Authority of certain counties over Smith Mountain Lake
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-1226 — Authority of certain counties over Smith Mountain Lake, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-1226. Authority of certain counties over Smith Mountain Lake
A. The governing bodies of Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties may by ordinance regulate the land of their respective counties in and around Smith Mountain Lake below the 800-foot contour concerning the location, size, and length of wharves, piers, boathouses, docks, bulkheads, and similar structures to provide for safe navigation of the lake. Such ordinance shall not conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code or with the rights and responsibilities accorded Appalachian Power Company under its federal license to operate the Smith Mountain Project. The ordinance may include:
1. Procedures for approval of construction of such by the governing body or its designated agent; and
2. Penalties for violation of the ordinance.
B. Such governing bodies may act jointly in the enactment, administration, and enforcement of such an ordinance pursuant to § 15.2-1300.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15.2-1226 ("Authority of certain counties over Smith Mountain Lake") 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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