Virginia Code 15.2-5701: Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall mean unless the context shall indicate otherwise:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 15.2-5701
- Authority: means an authority created under the provisions of § 15. See Virginia Code 15.2-5701
- United States: includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands. See Virginia Code 1-255
“Authority” means an authority created under the provisions of § 15.2-5702 or, if any such authority shall be abolished, the entity succeeding to the principal functions thereof.
“Federal agency” means the United States of America and any department or bureau thereof, and any other agency or instrumentality of the United States of America heretofore established or which may be established hereafter.
“Park” means public parks and recreation areas as the terms are generally used.
Code 1950, § 15-714.2; 1950, p. 1244; 1952, c. 401; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1229; 1997, c. 587.