How are boating facilities categorized in the state of Virginia?
Boat docking and mooring facilities are characterized as either, a marina, an other place, or as under surveillance for the purpose of establishing facility requirements and annual inspection schedules to verify compliance with the Virginia Department of Health Sanitary Regulations for Marinas and Boat Moorings (12 VAC 5- 570).
Marina – Any facility operating under private or public ownership which provides dockage or moorage for boats and provides, for a fee, any equipment, supply or service (fuel, electricity, or water). Other places where boats are moored – Any facility operating under private or public ownership, which provides dockage or moorage for boats either for a fee or on a free basis. Under surveillance – This category includes public ramps and any facility, which could potentially expand and be place in the category of marina or other places where boats are moored.
