56-484.16 - Local emergency telecommunications requirements; use of digits - Virginia Statutes

§ 56-484.16. Local emergency telecommunications requirements; use of digits"9-1-1.".

A. On or before July 1, 2003, every county, city or town in the Commonwealthshall be served by an E-911 system, unless an extension of time has beengranted by the Board.

B. The digits "9-1-1" shall be the designated emergency telephone number inVirginia. No public safety agency shall advertise or otherwise promote theuse of any number for emergency response service other than "9-1-1".

(2000, c. 1064; 2001, c. 713; 2005, c. 942.)