CHAPTER 648

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
62-106.8:2, so as to authorize the Virginia State Ports Authority to
acquire or otherwise deal with port facilities for certain purposes.

{S 373]
Approved April 6, 1966

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
62-106.8:2, as follows:

§ 62-106.8:2. The authority is further authorized to acquire, con-
struct, equip, develop, improve and finance any port facility, as such term
is defined in § 62-106.12 hereof, for the purpose of leasing such port facility
to, or causing such port facility to be operated and maintained by, counties,
cities and towns upon terms and conditions and under contracts of such
duration as may be mutually agreeable to the Authority and the respective
county, city or town; and counties, cities and towns, notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary in this chapter or any other law, are empowered to
lease from the Authority, to operate and maintain or cause to be operated
and maintained, and to sublease, any port facility, and to enter into such
lease and other agreements and agree to pay such rent and provide such
funds as they may deem necessary or desirable.