Virginia law Section 46.2-1234 provides that businesses offering free parking to customers or employees are not liable for theft or damage to vehicles or property left inside, except for their own misconduct. Sections 46.2-1235 authorizes Chesterfield County law enforcement to issue parking tickets. The repealed sections (46.2-1236, 1237, 1238) are no longer in effect.
No, Virginia law generally protects businesses from liability for theft or damage to vehicles or property left inside in free parking lots, unless they are negligent or intentionally cause harm.
Yes, law enforcement officers employed by Chesterfield County are authorized to issue tickets for illegally parked vehicles anywhere in the county.
No, sections 46.2-1236, 1237, and 1238 have been repealed and are no longer in effect.
Generally, yes. The law limits liability for businesses providing free parking, but it does not protect against damages caused by their own wrongful acts.