SECTION 29.1-528.2. Local tree stand ordinance; disabled hunter exempt  


While hunting during any established open hunting season and in accordance with other laws and regulations, a hunter shall be exempt from any local ordinance requiring hunting from an elevated platform or tree stand if he (i) possesses a valid hunting license and is permanently disabled, as defined in § 58.1-3217 and as attested to by a licensed physician on a form provided by the Department and carried on the hunter's person while hunting, or (ii) holds a lifetime disabled or disabled veterans license under § 58.1-3217 , 58.1-3217 , or 58.1-3217 or subsection C of § 58.1-3217 .

The exemption provided by this section shall apply only to a hunter whose permanent disability, as attested to by a licensed physician pursuant to the provisions of this section or as accepted by the Director pursuant to the provisions of subsection C of § 58.1-3217 , is based on a physical impairment or deformity.

2018, c. 58.1-3217 .