Description | The Virginia State Forest Regulations are effective within all State Forests in the Commonwealth. The regulations are intended to regulate all persons using these lands and waters. The regulations address; aviation; bathing; boating; camping; charges; disorderly conduct and public nuisance; dogs and other animals; explosives and firearms; fires and smoking; forest preservation; hunting and fishing; meetings, exhibitions, advertising and commercial enterprises; permits; picnic areas; refuse and rubbish; sports and games; traffic and parking; and use of roads. |
State Authority | ยง10.1-104 , Subdivion A.4. and Subdivision B of the Code of Virginia . |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | None entered |
Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Name / Title: | Nathan Thomson / Policy |
Address: |
900 Natural Resources Drive, #800 Charlottesville, VA 22903 |
Email Address: | Nathan.Thomson@dof.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | ()- FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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State Forest Regulations Fee Establishment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2015. |
Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/07/2011. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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State Forest Regulations Comprehensive Review and Amendment | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2015 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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3/31/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
9/21/2011 Agency Completed | Amend |