(a) This article is enacted pursuant to
section 15.1-510, Code of Virginia, for the purpose of providing necessary regulation of
musical or entertainment festivals conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed
structure and of any gathering or groups of individuals for the purpose of listening to or
participating in entertainment which consists primarily of musical renditions conducted in
open spaces not within an enclosed structure, in the interest of public health, safety and
welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the county.
(b) The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed in
order to effectively carry out the purpose thereof in the interest of the public health,
welfare and safety of the citizens and residents of the county.