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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 115. College of William And Mary; Richard Bland College
Chapter 50. Richard Bland College Open Flames on Campus
11/21/2024

8VAC115-50-20. Permit required for open burning and open flames; exceptions.

A. Open flames are prohibited on all college property, including within college buildings and facilities, except pursuant to a permit issued by the college's Department of Campus Safety and Police.

B. Exceptions to the requirement for a permit are:

1. Activities taking place within the scope of academic coursework when under the supervision of the relevant faculty member;

2. Flames created for the transient purpose of lighting a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or similar smoking device, provided such activity is in an authorized location and is otherwise lawful, and the burning or smoking elements are safely and responsibly disposed;

3. Small celebration candles used briefly and in an appropriate quantity in connection with a celebration, provided such activity is not left unattended, is in an authorized location and is otherwise lawful, and the smoking or burning elements are safely and responsibly disposed; and

4. Activities undertaken by college contractors whose contract has been approved by the President of Richard Bland college or the president's designee and which contract authorizes open flames.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-1301 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 10, eff. January 2, 2019.

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