In addition to the powers conferred by § 15.2-746, the board may prohibit any act defined as a misdemeanor and prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth and provide a penalty for violations to the end that such governing body may parallel by ordinance the criminal laws of this Commonwealth.
Board may prohibit and penalize acts which are misdemeanors under state law
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-747, under Chapter 7. County Manager Plan of Government..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-747