Virginia's law establishes a program operated by the Department of Health to provide free child restraint devices to those in need due to financial hardship. The program is funded by a special fund, which includes civil penalties collected under Virginia law and other appropriations. The Department determines the number of devices to distribute based on available funds, bypassing certain procurement laws.
Children whose guardians are unable to afford a child restraint device due to financial hardship are eligible to receive devices through this program.
The program is funded by the Child Restraint Device Special Fund, which includes civil penalties collected under Virginia law and other appropriations.
Yes, the Department of Health is not required to follow the Virginia Public Procurement Act when purchasing child restraint devices for this program.
Applicants can contact the Virginia Department of Health to inquire about eligibility and the application process for receiving a free child restraint device.