§ 9.5. Incorporation of statutes in ordinances.

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Ordinances enacted by the governing body may incorporate into such ordinances by reference statutes related to traffic infractions or misdemeanors involving a motor vehicle which are contained within the following chapters and articles: (i) Chapter 1; Articles 1, 6.1, 8, 9, 11 and 15 of Chapter 3; Articles 1, 2 and 7 through 11 of Chapter 6; Chapter 8; Articles 1 and 3 through 22 of Chapter 10; Chapter 12; Chapter 15; and Chapter 16 of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia; (ii) Article 2 (§ 18.2-266 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia; and (iii) Article 9 of Chapter 11 of Title 16.1 of the Code of Virginia upon the effective date of such amendments; such incorporation shall include all future amendments to the incorporated statutes without further legislative action by the governing body unless a contrary intent is stated. Nothing contained in this section shall require the reenactment of ordinances heretofore validly adopted.

(Acts 1993, chs. 871, 873)

(Acts 1993, chs. 871, 873)

                    
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