HB455: North and South Mayo Rivers; designating portions thereof in Henry County as State scenic rivers.


HOUSE BILL NO. 455
House Amendments in [ ] – January 18, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 10.1 sections numbered 10.1-418.4 and 10.1-418.5, relating to scenic rivers.
Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Merricks

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 10.1 sections numbered 10.1-418.4 and 10.1-418.5 as follows:

§ 10.1-418.4. North Mayo River State Scenic River.

The North Mayo River in Henry County from the Route 695 crossing to the North Carolina line, a distance of approximately 7.1 miles, is hereby designated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.  [ Nothing in this section shall preclude the Commonwealth or a local governing body from constructing, reconstructing, or performing necessary maintenance on any road or bridge. ]

§ 10.1-418.5. South Mayo River State Scenic River.

The South Mayo River in Henry County from the Patrick County line to the North Carolina line, a distance of approximately 6.9 miles, is hereby designated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.  [ Nothing in this section shall preclude the Commonwealth or a local governing body from constructing, reconstructing, or performing necessary maintenance on any road or bridge. ]

HOUSE BILL NO. 455
Offered January 9, 2008
Prefiled January 4, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 10.1 sections numbered 10.1-418.4 and 10.1-418.5, relating to scenic rivers.
Patrons-- Merricks, Armstrong and Marshall, D.W.; Senator: Reynolds

Committee Referral Pending

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 10.1 sections numbered 10.1-418.4 and 10.1-418.5 as follows:

§ 10.1-418.4. North Mayo River State Scenic River.

The North Mayo River in Henry County from the Route 695 crossing to the North Carolina line, a distance of approximately 7.1 miles, is hereby designated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.

§ 10.1-418.5. South Mayo River State Scenic River.

The South Mayo River in Henry County from the Patrick County line to the North Carolina line, a distance of approximately 6.9 miles, is hereby designated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.