CODE OF VIRGINIA

LOCAL EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS; USE OF DIGITS
“9-1-1.” (§ 56-484.16)

A. On or before July 1, 2003, every county, city or town in the Commonwealth
shall be served by an E-911 system, unless an extension of time has been granted
by the Board.

B. The digits “9-1-1″ shall be the designated emergency telephone
number in Virginia. No public safety agency shall advertise or otherwise promote
the use of any number for emergency response service other than
“9-1-1″.

HISTORY: 2000, c. 1064; 2001, c. 713; 2005, c. 942.