CODE OF VIRGINIA

CODE ADAM ALERTS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS (§ 2.2-1161.1)

Each state building that is open to the public shall have in place a Code Adam
or similar program for the prevention of child abduction. Code Adam is a
protocol used as a preventive tool against child abductions and for locating
lost children in public buildings. The Department of General Services shall
develop model plans and ensure that each building covered by this section is
prepared to activate Code Adam or a similar program under appropriate
circumstances. All state agencies shall render assistance to the Department,
upon request, in implementing this statute and the Department’s plan
within their buildings.

HISTORY: 2003, cc. 83, 86.