# Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-618: State programs to implement federal statutes

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T2.2_SI_PC_C6_A2_S2.2-618

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-618
- **Heading:** State programs to implement federal statutes
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-618

## Text

Any agency of the executive branch of state government that is authorized to develop a state program to implement any mandates contained in a federal statute shall develop the state program and adopt any necessary regulations using the following criteria:

1. State programs shall be developed by the agency to meet the requirements of federal statutes in good faith with a critical view toward any federal regulations, guidelines, or policies.

2. State programs shall be developed with due consideration of the financial restraints of the Commonwealth, local governments, and the citizens of Virginia.

3. Any state program that implements the goals of the federal statute shall use the most efficient method possible with careful consideration given to cost of the program and the impact of the program on Virginia citizens and local governments, and the long-range public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the Commonwealth.

1995, c. 604 , § 2.1-798; 2001, c. 844 .

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