36-9.1 - Exemptions from applicability of this chapter; conflicts in provisions of law. - Virginia Statutes

§ 36-9.1. Exemptions from applicability of this chapter; conflicts inprovisions of law.

This chapter shall not be applicable to farm structures as defined in § 36-3unless they are within the purview of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, asprovided in § 36-99. Further, the creation of a redevelopment or conservationarea, or designation of an individual structure as blighted pursuant to §36-49.1:1, under the process for determination of spot blight, shall notabrogate the right to farm as protected in Chapter 3 (§ 3.2-300 et seq.) ofTitle 3.2. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and§ 3.2-302, the provisions of § 3.2-302 shall control. If there is a conflictbetween the provisions of this chapter and § 25.1-106, the provisions of §25.1-106 shall control. However, nothing herein shall be construed topreclude enforcement of local, state or federal criminal laws with respect tocriminal activities occurring on a property where one or more farm structuresare located.

(2006, c. 784.)