Chap. 153.—An ACT to amend the Code of Virginia by adding thereto a new section
numbered 3032-a, limiting the civil liability on the part of cities and towns in
the maintenance or operation of recreational facilities to cases of gross or wanton
negligence. [H B 209}

Approved March 7, 1940

1. Beit enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, That the
Code of Virginia be amended by adding thereto a new section numbered
three thousand and thirty-two-a, which new section shall read as
follows:

Section 3032-a. Liability of cities and towns in the operation of
recreational facilities——No city or town which shall, on or after the
effective date of this act, operate any bathing beach, swimming pool,
park, playground or other recreational facility be liable in any civil
action or proceeding for damages resulting from any injury to the
person or property of any person caused by any act or omission
constituting simple or ordinary negligence on the part of any officer or
agent of such city or town in the maintenance or operation of any such
recreational facility. Every such city and town shall, however, be
liable in damages for the gross or wanton negligence of any of its
officers or agents in the maintenance or operation of any such recrea-
tional facility.