Virginia § 51.5-143 - Powers and duties of Department relating to universal design and visitability features

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§ 51.5-143. Powers and duties of Department relating to universal design and visitability features

The Department shall publicize guidelines on universal design and visitability features to make structures and dwellings accessible for older Virginians and people who develop mobility impairment. Such guidelines shall be disseminated to the public and posted on the Department's website.

2012, cc. 803, 835.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 51.5-143 ("Powers and duties of Department relating to universal design and visitability features") 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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