Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2240.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2240.3
Definitions; Virginia Jobs Investment Program and Fund; composition; general qualifications
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section and §§ 2.2-2240.4 , 2.2-2240.5 , and 2.2-2240.6 , unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Capital investment" means an investment in real property, personal property, or both, at a manufacturing or basic nonmanufacturing facility within the Commonwealth that is or may be capitalized by the company and that establishes or increases the productivity of the manufacturing facility, results in the utilization of a more advanced technology than is in use immediately prior to such investment, or both.

"Full-time employee" means a natural person employed for indefinite duration in a position requiring a minimum of either (i) 35 hours of the employee's time per week for the entire normal year, which "normal year" shall consist of at least 48 weeks, or (ii) 1,680 hours per year. Seasonal or temporary employees shall not qualify as new full-time employees under the Program.

"Fund" means the Virginia Jobs Investment Program Fund created in this section.

"Program" means the Virginia Jobs Investment Program created in this section.

B. There is hereby created the Virginia Jobs Investment Program to support private sector job creation by encouraging the expansion of existing Virginia businesses and the start-up of new business operations in Virginia. The Program shall support existing businesses and economic development prospects by offering funding to offset recruiting and training and retraining costs incurred by companies that are either creating new jobs or implementing technological upgrades and by providing assistance with workforce-related challenges and organizational development workshops.

C. The Program shall consist of the following component programs:

1. The Virginia New Jobs Program;

2. The Workforce Retraining Program; and

3. The Small Business New Jobs and Retraining Programs.

D. To be eligible for assistance under any of the component programs of the Program, a company shall:

1. Create or sustain employment for the Commonwealth in a basic sector industry or function, which would include businesses or functions that directly or indirectly derive more than 50 percent of their revenues from out-of-state sources, as determined by the Authority;

2. Pay a minimum entry-level wage rate per hour of at least 1.2 times the federal minimum wage or the Virginia minimum wage, as required by the Virginia Minimum Wage Act (§ 40.1-28.8 et seq.), whichever is higher. In areas that have an unemployment rate of one and one-half times the statewide average unemployment rate, the wage rate minimum may be waived by the Authority. Only full-time positions that qualify for benefits shall be eligible for assistance;

3. Meet such additional criteria as may be set forth by the Authority.

E. There is hereby established in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated thereto by the General Assembly from time to time and designated for the Fund. Any moneys deposited to or remaining in the Fund during or at the end of each fiscal year or biennium, including interest thereon, shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund and be available for allocation under this article in ensuing fiscal years. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for grants to eligible businesses as permitted by the Program. The total amount of funds provided to eligible businesses under the Program for any year, shall not exceed the amount appropriated by the General Assembly to the Fund for such year, plus any carryover from previous years. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the President and Chief Executive Officer or his designee. The Fund shall be administered by the President and Chief Executive Officer.

2014, cc. 41 , 464 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 16 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1165 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 11 / Article 5 / Section 2.2-1165
Inspection of public school buildings; certification of inspection; certain inspections made before July 1, 1986, deemed in compliance
Status: in_force

A. Every public school division in the Commonwealth shall ensure that every school building owned or operated by it, which has not previously been inspected in compliance with this article, is inspected. Inspection shall conform to the standards developed pursuant to § 2.2-1164 .

B. The superintendent of schools for each public school division shall certify to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Secretary that the public schools in the division have been inspected in compliance with this article.

C. Inspections completed prior to July 1, 1986, shall be deemed in compliance with this article if the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Secretary determine that they conform substantially to the standards referenced in § 2.2-1164 , or to the inspection procedures contained in 40 CFR 763.

1985, c. 534, § 2.1-526.15; 1986, cc. 288, 560; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-203.4 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 2 / Article 2.1 / Section 2.2-203.4
Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan; report
Status: in_force

A. During the first year of each new gubernatorial administration, the Secretary shall develop and implement a written comprehensive Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan (the Plan) that is designed to be enacted over the course of such gubernatorial administration's term. Strategic areas of focus for the Plan shall include the economic prosperity, diversification, and growth of the agriculture and forestry industries in the Commonwealth. In developing the Plan, the Secretary shall review the existing agriculture and forestry policies in effect at the commencement of the Governor's term of office. The Secretary shall make revisions to such existing policies as the Secretary deems necessary to ensure that it is appropriate for the Commonwealth. The Secretary shall coordinate with representatives of agriculture and forestry organizations, members of the agribusiness community, and other stakeholders he deems necessary, in developing the Plan.

B. The Secretary shall submit a report detailing the progress made toward the development and implementation of the Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan to the Governor and to the Chairs of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources by December 1 of the first year of each new gubernatorial administration.

2026, cc. 800 , 831 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2665 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 23 / Section 2.2-2665
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2001, c. 577 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4362 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 5 / Section 2.2-4362
Stay of award during protest
Status: in_force

An award need not be delayed for the period allowed a bidder or offeror to protest, but in the event of a timely protest as provided in § 2.2-4360 , or the filing of a timely legal action as provided in § 2.2-4364 , no further action to award the contract shall be taken unless there is a written determination that proceeding without delay is necessary to protect the public interest or unless the bid or offer would expire.

1982, c. 647, § 11-68; 1997, c. 864 ; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-510.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-510.1
Open negotiation for employment of special counsel
Status: in_force

No state agency or state agent shall enter into a contingency fee contract for legal services in which contingency fees and expenses are reasonably anticipated to exceed $100,000 until an open and competitive negotiation process has been undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.), applied mutatis mutandis. The contract shall be awarded to the attorney or firm that submits the most competitive proposal to provide such services considering the cost of the services, the qualifications of the attorney or firm to provide the services, the experience of the attorney or firm with similar legal matters, legal expertise generally, and such other relevant factors as may be identified by the Attorney General.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any contracts for legal fees entered into pursuant to § 2.2-507 for the purpose of implementing the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§ 2.2-4800 et seq.).

2002, c. 196 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1805 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 18 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-1805
Records of receipts of such checks, etc.; reports to Comptroller
Status: in_force

A. The State Treasurer shall keep a record of every such check, draft, or electronic transfer of funds, and of all such moneys received by him, and upon receipt shall cause the same to be placed to the credit of the Commonwealth with some state depository. If any check or draft is not paid on presentation, the State Treasurer shall immediately notify the Comptroller, who shall proceed to collect the amount from the person from whom the same was received by the Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall daily transmit to the Comptroller a detailed record of all receipts.

B. The State Treasurer shall not collect any money on a check or draft; but the same shall, in every case, be properly endorsed as required and deposited with some state depository for the credit of the Commonwealth.

Code 1950, §§ 2-153, 2-154; 1966, c. 677, §§ 2.1-183, 2.1-184; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2220 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-2220
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, cc. 1164 and 1169 , cls. 2 and 8, effective January 1, 2021.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-220.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-220.3
Development of strategies to collect land use and conservation information
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources, with assistance from the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, shall establish and maintain a database of the critical data attributes for onsite best management practices implemented in the Commonwealth that limit the amount of nutrients and sediment entering state waters. The database shall document voluntary actions taken by the agricultural and silvicultural sectors and should enable the application of the collected data towards projections of progress towards Virginia's water quality goals by sharing the data with the appropriate federal or state agencies. To the extent possible or appropriate, the database shall (i) be uniform in content and format to applications in the other states of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, (ii) maintain the confidentiality of information, and (iii) use existing methods of data collection including reports to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency, soil and water conservation districts, and localities for the purpose of land use valuation. Any information collected pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).

2010, c. 172 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 401 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2289 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2289
Power to issue umbrella bonds
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers of the Authority to issue bonds, it may issue bonds, the proceeds of which, after payment of the costs of issuance thereof, shall be used to make loans, no single loan to be in excess of ten million dollars in aggregate principal amount, to finance or refinance the projects of eligible businesses. The Authority shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section and to provide procedures for the making of such loans and the repayment thereof.

1984, c. 749, § 9-210; 1986, c. 297; 2001, c. 844 ; 2009, c. 565 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2812 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 28 / Section 2.2-2812
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the agency administrator of each executive branch agency, except those that by law are appointed by their respective boards, shall employ the personnel necessary for the proper performance of all responsibilities of their agency subject to the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) and within the limits of appropriations made therefor by law.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any employee of an agency in the executive branch of state government, who is (i) promoted within the same agency to a higher position classification and (ii) required to serve a period of time in a probationary status incident to such promotion, shall be offered to be returned to such employee's previous classified position or an equivalent position for which a vacancy exists if, for any reason other than misconduct, the probationary period of employment is not satisfied or completed.

1984, c. 744, § 2.1-20.01; 1997, c. 31 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2011, c. 259 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4356 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-4356
Comptroller to file annual report
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall file an annual report with the Governor, the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the House Committees on Finance and Appropriations on November 1 for the preceding fiscal year including (i) the number and dollar amounts of late payments by departments, institutions and agencies, (ii) the total amount of interest paid and (iii) specific steps being taken to reduce the incidence of late payments.

1984, c. 736, § 11-62.7; 1985, c. 101; 1997, c. 165 ; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2699.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 34 / Section 2.2-2699.3
Broadband Advisory Council; purpose; membership; compensation; chairman
Status: in_force

A. The Broadband Advisory Council (the Council) is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 , in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on policy and funding priorities to expedite deployment and reduce the cost of broadband access in the Commonwealth.

B. The Council shall have a total membership of 17 members that shall consist of seven legislative members, six nonlegislative citizen members, and four ex officio members. Members shall be appointed as follows: four members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates; three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; and six nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, of whom one shall be a representative of the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association, one shall be a representative from local government recommended by the Virginia Municipal League and Virginia Association of Counties, one shall be a representative of the Virginia Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, one shall be a representative of a wireless service authority, and one shall be a representative of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. The executive director of the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia and three Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200 to be appointed by the Governor shall serve ex officio. Legislative and ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Other members shall be appointed for terms of two years. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed.

C. Legislative members of the Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 . Nonlegislative citizen members shall serve without compensation. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825 . Funding for compensation and expenses of legislative members shall be provided by the operating budgets of the Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate upon approval of the Joint Rules Committee. The Governor shall designate the office of one of the secretaries appointed pursuant to subsection B to provide funding for the costs of expenses of the nonlegislative citizen members and all other expenses of the Council.

D. The Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman annually from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Council shall meet at such times as may be called by the chairman or a majority of the Council.

E. Staff to the Council shall be provided by the Secretary of Commerce and Trade. The Division of Legislative Services shall provide additional staff support to legislative members serving on the Council.

2009, cc. 818 , 852 ; 2012, c. 528 ; 2015, c. 239 ; 2019, cc. 709 , 710 ; 2024, cc. 132 , 133 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2376 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 12 / Section 2.2-2376
Exemption of Authority from personnel and procurement procedures
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) shall not apply to the Authority in the exercise of any power conferred under this article.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306 , 307 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4007.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 40 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4007.2
Regulations requiring the submission of documents or payments
Status: in_force

A. On or after January 1, 2010, each agency having regulations promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) that require the submission of documents or payments, including fees and fines, shall (i) examine such regulations to determine whether the submission of the required documents or payments may be accomplished by electronic means, and (ii) if so, consider amending the regulation that is being promulgated to offer the alternative of submitting the documents or payments by electronic means. If an agency chooses to amend the regulation to provide the alternative of submitting required documents or payments by electronic means, such action shall be exempt from the operation of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 2.2 provided the amended regulation is (a) adopted by December 31, 2010, and (b) consistent with federal and state law and regulations.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create an independent or private cause of action to enforce its provisions.

C. Unless otherwise exempt, any amendments to an agency's regulations pursuant to this section made after December 31, 2010, shall be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).

D. For the purposes of this section,

"Agency" and "regulations" mean the same as those terms are defined in § 2.2-4001 .

"Electronic" means the same as that term is defined in § 59.1-480 .

2009, cc. 85 , 624 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3402 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part A / Chapter 34 / Section 2.2-3402
How interpreters paid
Status: in_force

An interpreter for the deaf appointed pursuant to § 2.2-3401 shall be paid by the agency out of such state and federal funds as may be available for the purpose or, if the agency has insufficient funds to pay an interpreter, the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing may appoint and pay an interpreter from the funds it may have available for the purpose.

1978, c. 602, § 2.1-573; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4310.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4310.2
Executive branch agency's goals for participation by small businesses; requirements
Status: in_force

Any executive branch agency's goals under § 2.2-4310 for participation by small businesses shall include within the goals a minimum of three percent participation by service disabled veteran-owned businesses as defined in §§ 2.2-2000.1 and 2.2-4310 when contracting for goods and services.

As used in this section, "executive branch agency" means the same as that term is defined in § 2.2-2006 .

2016, c. 682 ; 2018, cc. 648 , 680 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-107 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-107
Appointment of members of commissions, boards, and other collegial bodies; disclosure of resumes
Status: in_force

A. Except as provided in the Constitution of Virginia, or where the manner of selection of members of boards and commissions is by election by the General Assembly, or as provided in Title 3.2 or § 54.1-901 , but notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Governor shall appoint all members of boards, commissions, councils or other collegial bodies created by the General Assembly in the executive branch of state government to terms of office as prescribed by law. Each member appointed pursuant to this section shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly and shall have the professional qualifications prescribed by law.

As part of the confirmation process for each gubernatorial appointee, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall provide copies of the resume and statement of economic interests filed pursuant to § 2.2-3117 or 2.2-3118 , as appropriate, to the chairs of the House of Delegates and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections. For the purposes of this section and § 2.2-106 , there shall be a joint subcommittee of the House of Delegates and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections consisting of five members of the House Committee and three members of the Senate Committee appointed by the respective chairs of the committees to review the resumes and statements of economic interests of gubernatorial appointees. The members of the House of Delegates shall be appointed in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates. No appointment confirmed by the General Assembly shall be subject to challenge by reason of a failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph pertaining to the confirmation process.

B. The resumes and applications for appointment submitted by persons who are appointed by the Governor pursuant to this section shall be available to the public upon request.

1977, c. 447, § 2.1-42.1; 1978, c. 834; 2001, c. 844 ; 2005, cc. 803 , 938 ; 2016, c. 729 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3310.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part A / Chapter 33 / Section 2.2-3310.3
Vietnam Human Rights Day
Status: in_force

The 11th day of May of each year shall be designated and recognized as Vietnam Human Rights Day in support of efforts by the Non-Violent Movement for Human Rights in Vietnam to achieve freedom and human rights for the people of Vietnam.

2009, c. 489 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-620 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-620
Establishment of the Capitol District as the seat of government of the Commonwealth
Status: in_force

A. For administrative purposes, the area that encompasses the seat of government of the Commonwealth shall be referred to as the "Capitol District."

B. The term "Capitol District" shall be geographically defined as the area in Richmond, Virginia, contained within the centerline of East Broad Street between its intersections with the centerline of Eighth Street and the Interstate 95 overpass, the centerline of Eighth Street between its intersections with the centerlines of East Broad Street and Main Street, the centerline of Main Street between its intersections with the centerline of Eighth Street and the Interstate 95 overpass, and the overpass of Interstate 95 between its intersections with the centerlines of East Broad Street and Main Street, and all buildings and property owned or leased by the Commonwealth within such area.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict (i) the authority of the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government in the administration of its employees or facilities within the Capitol District or to grant any additional authority or responsibility to any government agency or entity (ii) the law-enforcement authority of the police department of the City of Richmond within the Department's jurisdiction.

2008, c. 548 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4350.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-4350.1
Prohibition on payment without an appropriation; prohibition on IOUs
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "IOU" means a document issued by a governmental entity or representative (i) that acknowledges a debt but that does not specify all repayment terms, such as the repayment date, and (ii) when moneys are not available to pay a current debt.

B. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, unless the General Assembly has appropriated funds to pay for a good or service or to make payment on a debt, no state department, agency, or other state entity nor any state official, officer, employee, or agent shall (i) attempt to pay for the good or service or attempt to make payment on the debt; (ii) issue any document or paper that guarantees payment, or purports to pay, for the good or service or guarantees payment, or purports to make payment, on the debt; or (iii) in any other way attempt to pay, guarantee payment, or purport to pay for the same.

2. The prohibition on payment under subdivision 1 shall not apply (i) to payments required by federal law or (ii) if funds are lawfully available.

C. In addition, in no case shall any (i) state department, agency, or other state entity or (ii) state official, officer, or employee in performing the duties of his position furnish an IOU in exchange for any good or service, as a means to pay for any good or service, or in lieu of a payment on a debt.

2015, c. 673 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2800 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 28 / Section 2.2-2800
Disability to hold state office
Status: in_force

No person shall be capable of holding any office of honor, profit or trust under the Constitution of Virginia, who (i) holds any office or post of profit, trust, or emolument, civil or military, legislative, executive, or judicial, under the government of the United States; (ii) is in the employment of such government; or (iii) receives from it in any way any emolument whatever. The acceptance of any office, post, trust, or emolument, or the acceptance of any emolument whatever under the government of the United States, shall, ipso facto, vacate any office, or post of profit, trust or emolument under the government of the Commonwealth or under any county, city, or town thereof.

Code 1950, § 2-27; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-30; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5102 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 51 / Section 2.2-5102
Performance grant for major eligible manufacturers
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "major eligible employer" means any eligible manufacturer or other nonmanufacturing basic employer that makes a capital investment of at least $100 million that results in the creation of at least 1,000 new jobs. For corporate headquarters and other basic employers that make a capital investment of at least $100 million and create at least 400 new jobs paying at least twice the prevailing average wage for the area, the 1,000 job requirement may be reduced in proportion to the factor by which the wages for the new jobs exceed the prevailing average wage for the area. All other provisions of this chapter shall apply equally to major eligible manufacturers and major eligible nonmanufacturing basic employers, in this chapter collectively referred to as "major eligible employers."

B. Subject to the appropriation by the General Assembly of sufficient moneys to the Major Eligible Employer Grant subfund, any major eligible employer shall be eligible for a grant under this section of up to $25 million, to be payable from such subfund over a period of not less than five years and not more than seven years, commencing in the third year following the approval by the Secretary of the employer's grant application.

C. The Partnership shall establish an application process by which major eligible employers may apply for a grant under this section. An application for a grant under this section shall not be approved until the Partnership has verified that the capital investment has been completed.

D. The Comptroller shall not draw any warrants to issue checks for grants under this chapter without a specific legislative appropriation as specified in conditions and restrictions on expenditures in the appropriation act. The payment of any grant under this section shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in a memorandum of understanding between a major eligible employer and the Commonwealth. These terms and conditions shall supplement the provisions of this chapter and shall include but not be limited to the terms of the payment of the grant. The payment of the grant shall be made in full or in proportion to a major eligible employer's fulfillment of the terms of the memorandum of understanding. The Secretary shall consult with the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations prior to entering into any memorandum of understanding. The House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations shall have the opportunity to review any memorandum of understanding prior to its execution by the Commonwealth.

1999, cc. 875 , 961 , § 2.1-548.43:4; 2000, c. 571 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2003, c. 17 ; 2015, c. 761 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2309 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2309
Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Export Fund
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any other fund or account the Authority may create pursuant to subdivision 23 of § 2.2-2285 , there shall be a permanent fund known as the Virginia Export Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall be comprised of (i) sums appropriated to it by the General Assembly, (ii) receipts by the Fund from loans or loan guarantees made against it, (iii) all income from the investment of moneys held by the Fund, and (iv) any other sums designated for deposit to the Fund from any source, public or private. The Fund shall be administered and managed by the Authority, and all moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide loans or loan guarantees as provided in subsection D. Any balances remaining in the Fund shall not revert to the general fund but shall be retained in order to make additional loans or loan guarantees.

B. All moneys belonging to the Fund shall be deposited to the credit of the State Treasurer and recorded on the books of the State Comptroller. Earnings from investments and interest shall be returned to the Fund.

C. The Authority, or its designated agent, may collect moneys due to the Fund. Proceedings to recover moneys due to the Fund may be instituted by the Authority in the name of the Fund in any appropriate court.

D. The Fund shall be used to make loans or to provide a guarantee for up to ninety percent of the principal amount of any commercial loan or line of credit made by a lender for the purpose of facilitating the sale of goods, products, or services outside of the United States by persons, firms, or corporations utilizing a Virginia air, land, or sea port to ship such goods, products, or services. Such guarantee shall not exceed one million dollars.

E. The Authority shall determine the terms and conditions of any loans or loan guarantee made against the Fund and may allow for use of the Fund in single or multiple transactions. No loan shall exceed a term of twelve months, nor shall a loan guarantee exceed a term of eighteen months. In the case of loans, the Authority shall charge an annual interest rate. In the case of guarantees, the Authority shall charge an annual guarantee fee. However, the Authority may waive such guarantee fees in an economically distressed area as defined in § 58.1-439 . In connection with applications for loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund, the Authority may require the production of any document, instrument, certificate, legal opinion, or other information it deems necessary or convenient.

F. All loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund shall be approved by the Board or an authorized committee or subcommittee thereof.

1997, c. 815 , §§ 9-228.1, 9-228.2, 9-228.3, 9-228.4; 1999, c. 785 ; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-515 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-515
Service on board of national tobacco trust entity
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may serve in his official capacity on the board of directors of any entity established to ensure the implementation in the Commonwealth of a national tobacco trust established to provide payments to tobacco growers and tobacco quota owners to ameliorate adverse economic consequences resulting from a national settlement of states' claims against tobacco manufacturers.

2000, c. 1048 , § 2.1-127.1; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2715.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 27 / Article 6 / Section 2.2-2715.1
Executive Director
Status: in_force

A. The Board may hire an Executive Director of the Foundation, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, to direct the day-to-day operations and activities of the Foundation and carry out the powers and duties conferred upon him by the trustees. The Executive Director shall also exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be lawfully delegated to him and such powers and duties as may be conferred or imposed upon him by law.

B. Subject to the approval of the board of trustees, the Executive Director may employ or retain such agents, advisors, volunteers, or employees subordinate to him as necessary to fulfill the duties of the Foundation as conferred upon the Executive Director. Employees of the Foundation, including the Executive Director, shall be eligible for membership in the Virginia Retirement System and participation in all of the health and related insurance and other benefits, including premium conversion and flexible benefits, available to state employees as provided by law.

C. Notwithstanding any law or policy to the contrary, the Board shall exercise personnel authority over the Executive Director and other employees of the Board.

2017, cc. 505 , 622 ; 2020, c. 1128 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3116 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 31 / Article 5 / Section 2.2-3116
Disclosure by certain constitutional officers
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, holders of the constitutional offices of treasurer, sheriff, attorney for the Commonwealth, clerk of the circuit court, and commissioner of the revenue of each county and city shall be required to file with the Council, as a condition to assuming office, the Statement of Economic Interests prescribed by the Council pursuant to § 2.2-3117 . These officers shall file statements annually on or before February 1. Candidates shall file statements as required by § 24.2-502 . Statements shall be filed electronically with the Council in accordance with the standards approved by it pursuant to § 30-356 . These officers shall be subject to the prohibition on certain gifts set forth in subsection B of § 2.2-3103.1 .

1988, c. 469, § 2.1-639.14:1; 2001, c. 844 ; 2014, cc. 792 , 804 ; 2015, cc. 763 , 777 ; 2016, cc. 773 , 774 ; 2017, cc. 829 , 832 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2200 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-2200
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Authority" means the respective political subdivisions of the Commonwealth created in this subpart.

"Board" means the respective boards of directors for the authorities created in this subpart.

"Bonds" means any bonds, refunding bonds, notes, debentures, interim certificates, or any bond, grant, revenue anticipation notes or any other evidences of indebtedness or obligation of an authority, whether in temporary or definitive form and whether the interest thereon is exempt from federal income taxation.

"Commonwealth" or "state" means the Commonwealth of Virginia or any of its agencies or departments.

"Federal agency" means the United States; the President of the United States; and any department, corporation, agency, or instrumentality heretofore or hereafter created, designated, or established by the United States.

1995, c. 638 , § 2.1-548.27; 1999, cc. 852 , 881 , § 2.1-548.55; 2001, c. 844 ; 2005, c. 839 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2499.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 29 / Section 2.2-2499.1
Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board; membership; terms; quorum; meetings
Status: in_force

A. The Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board in the executive branch of state government.

B. The Board shall have a total membership of 26 members that shall consist of 21 nonlegislative citizen members and five ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed as follows: 21 members, at least 15 of whom shall identify as LGBTQ+, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Secretaries of the Commonwealth, Commerce and Trade, Education, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security, or their designees, shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.

C. Ex officio members of the Board shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed.

After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of four years. No nonlegislative citizen member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms. The remainder of any term to which a member is appointed to fill a vacancy shall not constitute a term in determining the member's eligibility for reappointment.

D. The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 169 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2697 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 31 / Section 2.2-2697
Review of state agency substance abuse treatment programs
Status: in_force

A. On or before December 1, 2005, the Council shall forward to the Governor and the General Assembly a Comprehensive Interagency State Plan identifying for each agency in state government (i) the substance abuse treatment program the agency administers; (ii) the program's objectives, including outcome measures for each program objective; (iii) program actions to achieve the objectives; (iv) the costs necessary to implement the program actions; and (v) an estimate of the extent these programs have met demand for substance abuse treatment services in the Commonwealth. The Council shall develop specific criteria for outcome data collection for all affected agencies, including a comparison of the extent to which the existing outcome measures address applicable federally mandated outcome measures and an identification of common outcome measures across agencies and programs. The plan shall also include an assessment of each agency's capacity to collect, analyze, and report the information required by subsection B.

B. Beginning in 2006, the Comprehensive Interagency State Plan shall include the following analysis for each agency-administered substance abuse treatment program: (i) the amount of funding expended under the program for the prior fiscal year; (ii) the number of individuals served by the program using that funding; (iii) the extent to which program objectives have been accomplished as reflected by an evaluation of outcome measures; (iv) identifying the most effective substance abuse treatment, based on a combination of per person costs and success in meeting program objectives; (v) how effectiveness could be improved; (vi) an estimate of the cost effectiveness of these programs; and (vii) recommendations on the funding of programs based on these analyses.

C. All agencies identified in the Comprehensive Interagency State Plan as administering a substance abuse treatment program shall provide the information and staff support necessary for the Council to complete the Plan. In addition, any agency that captures outcome-related information concerning substance abuse programs identified in subsection B shall make this information available for analysis upon request.

2004, c. 686 , § 37.1-207.1; 2005, c. 716 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3804 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 38 / Section 2.2-3804
Military recruiters to have access to student information, school buildings, etc
Status: in_force

If a public school board or public institution of higher education provides access to its buildings and grounds and the student information directory to persons or groups that make students aware of occupational or educational options, the board or institution shall provide access on the same basis to official recruiting representatives of the armed forces of the Commonwealth and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the armed forces.

1981, c. 377, § 2.1-380.1; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2462 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 22 / Section 2.2-2462
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2013, c. 372 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4311.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4311.2
Compliance with state law; foreign and domestic businesses authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth
Status: in_force

A. All public bodies shall include in every written contract a provision that a contractor organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 or as otherwise required by law.

B. Pursuant to competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation, all public bodies shall include in the solicitation a provision that requires a bidder or offeror organized or authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth pursuant to Title 13.1 or Title 50 to include in its bid or proposal the identification number issued to it by the State Corporation Commission. Any bidder or offeror that is not required to be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a foreign business entity under Title 13.1 or Title 50 or as otherwise required by law shall include in its bid or proposal a statement describing why the bidder or offeror is not required to be so authorized.

C. Any bidder or offeror described in subsection B that fails to provide the required information shall not receive an award unless a waiver of this requirement and the administrative policies and procedures established to implement this section is granted by the Director of the Department of General Services or his designee or by the chief executive of a local governing body.

D. Any business entity described in subsection A that enters into a contract with a public body pursuant to this chapter shall not allow its existence to lapse or its certificate of authority or registration to transact business in the Commonwealth, if so required under Title 13.1 or Title 50, to be revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of the contract.

E. A public body may void any contract with a business entity if the business entity fails to remain in compliance with the provisions of this section.

2010, c. 634 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4505 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 45 / Section 2.2-4505
Investment in certificates representing ownership of treasury bond principal at maturity or its coupons for accrued periods
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Commonwealth, all public officers, municipal corporations, other political subdivisions and all other public bodies of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to them or within their control, in certificates representing ownership of either treasury bond principal at maturity or its coupons for accrued periods. The underlying United States Treasury bonds or coupons shall be held by a third-party independent of the seller of such certificates.

1983, c. 117, § 2.1-328.5; 1985, c. 352; 1988, c. 834; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4314 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4314
Petition for procurement of less toxic goods and products; periodic review of procurement standards
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

"Goods and products" means goods and products that are used or consumed by an agency of the Commonwealth in the performance of its statutory functions. The term shall include, but not be limited to (i) cleaning materials, (ii) paints and coatings, (iii) solvents, (iv) adhesives, (v) inks, and (vi) pesticides and herbicides. The term shall not include: (i) fuels, (ii) food and beverages, (iii) furniture and fixtures, (iv) tobacco products, and (v) packaging and containers.

"Less toxic goods and products" means goods and products that (i) are functionally equivalent to and (ii) contain, emit, produce, or generate, less toxic or hazardous substances, or other toxic or hazardous substances that pose less of a hazard to public health and safety, or both, than goods and products procured by the Department of General Services or other agency of the Commonwealth.

"Toxic or hazardous substance" means (i) a chemical identified on the Toxic Chemical List established pursuant to § 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq. (P.L. 99-499) or (ii) a chemical listed pursuant to §§ 101 (14) or 102 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. (P.L. 92-500).

B. Any person who manufactures, sells, or supplies goods or products may petition the Department of General Services or other appropriate agency of the Commonwealth for the inclusion of the less toxic goods and products in its procurement process. The petitioner shall submit, prior to or during the procurement process, documentation that establishes that the goods or products meet the performance standards set forth in the applicable specifications. If the Department of General Services or other agency of the Commonwealth that receives the petition determines that the documentation establishes that the less toxic goods or products meet the performance standards set forth in the applicable specifications, it shall incorporate such goods or products into its procurement process.

C. The Department of General Services and all agencies of the Commonwealth shall review and revise their procurement procedures and specifications on a continuing basis to encourage the use of less toxic goods and products. However, nothing in this section shall require the Department or other agencies to purchase, test or evaluate any particular goods or products. Nor shall this section require the Department to purchase goods or products other than those that would be purchased under regular procurement procedures.

1994, c. 946 , § 11-41.02; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2203.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-2203.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2017, c. 633 , cl. 2 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2811 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 28 / Section 2.2-2811
Where bonds filed
Status: in_force

The bonds of all officers and employees of all the departments, institutions, agencies, boards, commissions and authorities of the Commonwealth, except the Department of Accounts, shall, after being recorded by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, as required by § 49-12 , be transmitted to the Comptroller and be filed in the office of the Comptroller.

The bonds of all officers and employees in the Department of Accounts shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to notaries public, nor to commissioners of the revenue, attorneys for the Commonwealth, clerks of courts and treasurers of the counties and cities who are covered by other sections of the Code; nor to other similar officers of a purely local character.

Code 1950, § 2-11; 1966, cc. 249, 677, § 2.1-15; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3707.01 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 37 / Section 2.2-3707.01
Meetings of the General Assembly
Status: in_force

A. Except as provided in subsection B, public access to any meeting of the General Assembly or a portion thereof shall be governed by rules established by the Joint Rules Committee and approved by a majority vote of each house at the next regular session of the General Assembly. At least 60 days before the adoption of such rules, the Joint Rules Committee shall (i) hold regional public hearings on such proposed rules and (ii) provide a copy of such proposed rules to the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.

B. Floor sessions of either house of the General Assembly; meetings, including work sessions, of any standing or interim study committee of the General Assembly; meetings, including work sessions, of any subcommittee of such standing or interim study committee; and joint committees of conference of the General Assembly; or a quorum of any such committees or subcommittees, shall be open and governed by this chapter.

C. Meetings of the respective political party caucuses of either house of the General Assembly, including meetings conducted by telephonic or other electronic communication means, without regard to (i) whether the General Assembly is in or out of regular or special session or (ii) whether such caucuses invite staff or guests to participate in their deliberations, shall not be deemed meetings for the purposes of this chapter.

D. No regular, special, or reconvened session of the General Assembly held pursuant to Article IV, § 6 of the Constitution of Virginia shall be conducted using electronic communication means pursuant to § 2.2-3708.2 or 2.2-3708.3 .

2004, c. 768 ; 2005, c. 352 ; 2018, c. 55 ; 2022, c. 597 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4020 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 40 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-4020
Formal hearings; litigated issues
Status: in_force

A. The agency shall afford opportunity for the formal taking of evidence upon relevant fact issues in any case in which the basic laws provide expressly for decisions upon or after hearing and may do so in any case to the extent that informal procedures under § 2.2-4019 have not been had or have failed to dispose of a case by consent.

B. Parties to formal proceedings shall be given reasonable notice of the (i) time, place, and nature thereof; (ii) basic law under which the agency contemplates its possible exercise of authority; (iii) matters of fact and law asserted or questioned by the agency; and (iv) contact information consisting of the name, telephone number, and government email address of the person designated by the agency to respond to questions or otherwise assist a named party. Applicants for licenses, rights, benefits, or renewals thereof have the burden of approaching the agency concerned without such prior notice but they shall be similarly informed thereafter in the further course of the proceedings whether pursuant to this section or to § 2.2-4019 .

C. In all such formal proceedings the parties shall be entitled to be accompanied by and represented by counsel, to submit oral and documentary evidence and rebuttal proofs, to conduct such cross-examination as may elicit a full and fair disclosure of the facts, and to have the proceedings completed and a decision made with dispatch. The burden of proof shall be upon the proponent or applicant. The presiding officers at the proceedings may (i) administer oaths and affirmations, (ii) receive probative evidence, exclude irrelevant, immaterial, insubstantial, privileged, or repetitive proofs, rebuttal, or cross-examination, rule upon offers of proof, and oversee a verbatim recording of the evidence, (iii) hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues by consent, (iv) dispose of procedural requests, and (v) regulate and expedite the course of the hearing. Where a hearing officer presides, or where a subordinate designated for that purpose presides in hearings specified in subsection F of § 2.2-4024 , he shall recommend findings and a decision unless the agency shall by its procedural regulations provide for the making of findings and an initial decision by the presiding officers subject to review and reconsideration by the agency on appeal to it as of right or on its own motion. The agency shall give deference to findings by the presiding officer explicitly based on the demeanor of witnesses.

D. Prior to the recommendations or decisions of subordinates, the parties concerned shall be given opportunity, on request, to submit in writing for the record (i) proposed findings and conclusions and (ii) statements of reasons therefor. In all cases, on request, opportunity shall be afforded for oral argument (a) to hearing officers or subordinate presiding officers, as the case may be, in all cases in which they make such recommendations or decisions or (b) to the agency in cases in which it makes the original decision without such prior recommendation and otherwise as it may permit in its discretion or provide by general rule. Where hearing officers or subordinate presiding officers, as the case may be, make recommendations, the agency shall receive and act on exceptions thereto.

E. All decisions or recommended decisions shall be served upon the parties, become a part of the record, and briefly state or recommend the findings, conclusions, reasons, or basis therefor upon the evidence presented by the record and relevant to the basic law under which the agency is operating together with the appropriate order, license, grant of benefits, sanction, relief, or denial thereof.

1975, c. 503, § 9-6.14:12; 1986, c. 615; 1991, c. 584; 1993, c. 898; 1995, c. 398 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2016, cc. 39 , 694 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2240.6 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2240.6
Small Business New Jobs and Retraining Programs
Status: in_force

A. The Authority shall develop as a component of the Virginia Jobs Investment Program the Small Business New Jobs and Retraining Programs to support the establishment or expansion of Virginia's small businesses or to improve their efficiency through retraining.

B. In addition to the requirements of subsection D of § 2.2-2240.3 regarding company eligibility, to be eligible for assistance for new job creation a company shall create a minimum of five net new jobs for full-time employees and make a capital investment of at least $100,000. In addition to the requirements of subsection D of § 2.2-2240.3 regarding company eligibility, to be eligible for assistance for retraining a company shall demonstrate that (i) it is undergoing integration of new technology into its production process, a change of product line in keeping with marketplace demands, or substantial change to its service delivery process that would require assimilation of new skills and technological capabilities by the firm's existing labor force and (ii) for each such integration of new technology, change of product, or substantial change to its service delivery process, (a) no less than five full-time employees are involved and (b) a minimum capital investment of $50,000 will be made within a 12-month period.

The Secretary of Commerce and Trade may waive these requirements but shall promptly provide written notice of any such waiver to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees, which notice shall include a justification for any waiver of these requirements.

2014, cc. 41 , 464 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-605 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-605
Appointment of acting officer in case of temporary disability
Status: in_force

When any officer in charge of or at the head of any division or department of the state government shall, because of sickness or for any other reason, be unable to perform the duties of his office and no provision is made for someone, or for the appointment of someone, to exercise the powers and perform the duties of such office while the officer is sick or unable to act, the Governor may appoint some person temporarily to fill such office as acting head or in charge of such division or department, who shall after qualifying exercise the powers and perform the duties of such office until the incumbent returns or the office is otherwise filled.

Code 1950, § 2-16; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-20; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-522 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-522
Filing with the Office deemed filing with other state agencies
Status: in_force

Filing of a written complaint with the Office shall be deemed filing with any state agency for the purpose of complying with any time limitation on the filing of a complaint, provided the time limit for filing with the other agency has not expired. The time limit for filing with other agencies shall be tolled while the Office is either investigating the complaint or making a decision to refer it. Complaints under this article shall be filed with the Office within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory event.

1987, c. 581, § 2.1-722; 2001, c. 844 , § 2.2-2636; 2012, cc. 803 , 835 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 196 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4503 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 45 / Section 2.2-4503
Investments by Fairfax County finance director
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary or any limitation or restriction contained in any such law, the director of finance of Fairfax County may invest, redeem, sell, exchange, and reinvest unexpended or surplus moneys, in any fund or account of which he has custody or control in bankers' acceptances.

1980, c. 50, § 2.1-328.2; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1123 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 11 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-1123
Acquisition of surplus materials from the United States government
Status: in_force

The Division is designated as the agency of state government responsible for acquiring surplus personal property, including but not limited to materials, supplies, and equipment, by purchase, gift, or otherwise, from the United States government or any of its agencies for distribution to departments, agencies, institutions and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth and to eligible, nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations for use in the organizations' activities within the Commonwealth. The acquisitions shall be made, when in the judgment of the Division, it is advantageous to the Commonwealth to do so. The property may be acquired for storage and subsequent distribution or for immediate distribution. The Division may collect the purchase price of any such property, if applicable, and service charges sufficient to defray the costs of carrying out this program from entities to which it distributes the property. The Division shall publish a plan that meets the requirements of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as it may be amended from time to time, and any similar federal statutes requiring such plan.

The Division may, by general rule or special order, delegate to any using department, agency, institution, political subdivision, or eligible, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization the authority to acquire such property directly from the federal government rather than through the Division, whenever the Division determines that it is advantageous to do so. The Division may prescribe regulations for the acquisition of such property by entities to which it delegates its authority.

1984, c. 746, § 2.1-445.1; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-515.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-515.1
Statewide Facilitator for Victims of Domestic Violence
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall establish a Statewide Facilitator for Victims of Domestic Violence within the Office of the Attorney General. The Statewide Facilitator shall have the responsibility to (i) establish an address confidentiality program in accordance with § 2.2-515.2 , (ii) assist agencies in implementing domestic violence programs, and (iii) report on the status of such programs to the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice and the Virginia State Crime Commission by January 1 of each year.

2002, cc. 810 , 818 ; 2007, c. 599 ; 2008, c. 649 ; 2011, cc. 97 , 172 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5515 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 55.4 / Section 2.2-5515
Acquisition of military property
Status: in_force

A. No agency of the Commonwealth or director or chief executive of any agency or department employing law-enforcement officers as defined in § 9.1-101 shall acquire or purchase (i) weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles; (ii) aircraft that are configured for combat or are combat-coded and have no established commercial flight application; (iii) grenades or similar explosives or grenade launchers from a surplus program operated by the federal government; (iv) armored multi-wheeled vehicles that are mine-resistant, ambush-protected, and configured for combat, also known as MRAPs, from a surplus program operated by the federal government; (v) bayonets; (vi) rifles of .50 caliber or higher; (vii) rifle ammunition of .50 caliber or higher; or (viii) weaponized tracked armored vehicles.

Nothing in this subsection shall restrict the acquisition or purchase of an armored high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle, also known as HMMWVs, or preclude the seizure of any prohibited item in connection with a criminal investigation or proceeding or subject to a civil forfeiture. Any property obtained by seizure shall be disposed of at the conclusion of any investigation or as otherwise provided by law.

B. Any agency of the Commonwealth or director or chief executive of any agency or department employing law-enforcement officers as defined in § 9.1-101 that has previously acquired any item listed in subsection A is prohibited from using such items unless such agency, director, or chief executive has received a waiver to use such items from the Criminal Justice Services Board. Any waiver request made to the Criminal Justice Services Board, except a waiver request from the Department of State Police, shall be limited to special weapons and tactics unit or other equivalent unit use only. The Department of State Police may seek a waiver for any of its units. The Criminal Justice Services Board may grant a waiver upon a showing of good cause by the requesting agency, director, or chief executive that the continued use of the item that is the subject of the waiver request has a bona fide public safety purpose.

Any agency, director, or chief executive that has filed a waiver request with the Criminal Justice Services Board may continue to use such prohibited items while such waiver request is pending before the Criminal Justice Services Board. If such waiver request is denied, the agency, director, or chief executive that filed such waiver shall no longer use such prohibited item.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the acquisition, purchase, or otherwise acceptance of any personal protective equipment, naloxone or other lifesaving medication, or any personal property that is not specifically prohibited pursuant to subsection A from the federal government.

D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the Virginia National Guard or Virginia Defense Force.

2020, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 37 , 55 ; 2022, cc. 375 , 376 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-611 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-611
Acceptance by departments, etc., of funds from United States; application of funds
Status: in_force

A. Any department, agency, bureau or institution of the Commonwealth may (i) accept grants of funds made by the United States government or any department or agency thereof, to be applied to purposes within the functions of such state department, agency, bureau or institution, and (ii) administer and expend such funds for the purposes for which they are granted.

B. The State Treasurer is appointed custodian of all such funds, and shall disburse them on warrants issued by the Comptroller for the department, agency, bureau or institution for whose use they are granted.

Code 1950, §§ 2-3, 2-4; 1966, c. 677, §§ 2.1-3, 2.1-4; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-504 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-504
Contingent and traveling expenses
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may expend for the contingent expenses of his office the sums appropriated for his office by the General Assembly. The Attorney General, the deputy and assistant Attorneys General, and other employees of the office shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses in the performance of their duties in accordance with § 2.2-2823 .

Code 1950, § 2-97; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-133; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4328.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4328.1
Preference for energy-efficient and water-efficient goods
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "FEMP" means the Federal Energy Management Program.

B. When in the course of procuring goods, if a state agency receives two or more bids for products that are Energy Star certified, meet FEMP-designated efficiency requirements, appear on FEMP's Low Standby Power Product List, or are WaterSense certified, such public body may only select among those bids.

C. When in the course of procuring goods, if a local public body receives two or more bids for products that are Energy Star certified, meet FEMP-designated efficiency requirements, appear on FEMP's Low Standby Power Product List, or are WaterSense certified, such local public body may only select among those bids unless, before selecting a different bid, the local public body provides a written statement that demonstrates the cost of the products that are Energy Star certified, meet FEMP-designated efficiency requirements, appear on FEMP's Low Standby Power Product List, or are WaterSense certified was unreasonable.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 469 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2603 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-2603
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2003, c. 348 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2375 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 12 / Section 2.2-2375
Exemption from taxes or assessments
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by this article shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of projects by the Authority and the undertaking of activities in furtherance of the purpose of the Authority constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this article or upon the income therefrom, including sales and use taxes on tangible personal property used in the operations of the Authority, and shall at all times be free from state and local taxation. The exemption granted in this section shall not be construed to extend to persons conducting on the premises of a facility businesses for which local or state taxes would otherwise be required.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306 , 307 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2238.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2238.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 591 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2297 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2297
Liability of Commonwealth, political subdivisions and members of Board
Status: in_force

No bonds issued or loans or loan guarantees made by the Authority under this article shall constitute a debt, liability or general obligation of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof (other than the Authority), or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof (other than the Authority), but shall be payable solely as provided by the Authority. No member or officer of the Board nor any person executing the bonds, loans, or loan guarantees shall be liable personally on the bonds, loans, or loan guarantees by reason of the issuance thereof. Each bond issued or loan or loan guarantee made under this article shall contain on the face thereof a statement that neither the Commonwealth, nor any other political subdivision thereof, shall be obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenue or money pledged by the Authority and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of, or the interest on, such bond, loan, or loan guarantee.

1984, c. 749, § 9-221; 1997, c. 815 ; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-208 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-208
Position established; agencies for which responsible; powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. The position of Secretary of Education (the Secretary) is created. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Governor for the following agencies: Department of Education, State Council of Higher Education, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Science Museum of Virginia, Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, The Library of Virginia, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Board of Regents of Gunston Hall, the Commission for the Arts, and the Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Governor may, by executive order, assign any other state executive agency to the Secretary, or reassign any agency listed above to another Secretary.

B. Unless the Governor expressly reserves such a power to himself, the Secretary may (i) resolve administrative, jurisdictional, or policy conflicts between any agencies or officers for which he is responsible and (ii) provide policy direction for programs involving more than a single agency.

C. The Secretary may direct the preparation of alternative policies, plans, and budgets for education for the Governor and, to that end, may require the assistance of the agencies for which he is responsible.

D. The Secretary shall direct the formulation of a comprehensive program budget for cultural affairs encompassing the programs and activities of the agencies involved in cultural affairs.

E. The Secretary shall consult with the agencies for which he is responsible and biennially report to the General Assembly on the coordination efforts among such agencies.

1976, c. 733, §§ 2.1-51.19, 2.1-51.20, 2.1-51.21; 1977, c. 413; 1979, c. 314; 1985, cc. 193, 447, 505; 1986, cc. 335, 603; 1987, c. 458; 1992, c. 630; 1993, cc. 653, 665; 1994, c. 64 ; 1998, cc. 701 , 899 ; 1999, cc. 840 , 855 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2003, c. 452 ; 2009, c. 210 ; 2015, c. 140 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2699.9 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 36 / Section 2.2-2699.9
Virginia Council on Environmental Justice
Status: in_force

The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 , in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Governor and provide recommendations that maintain a foundation of environmental justice principles intended to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate impacts of pollution.

2020, cc. 113 , 1274 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-608.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-608.1
State publications to be made available electronically
Status: in_force

Publications, as defined in § 42.1-93 , of any agency, institution, collegial body, or other governmental entity shall be available as read-only and text-searchable Portable Document Format (.pdf) files or some other widely used and accessible read-only and text-searchable electronic document format. All requests for such publications shall be made electronically unless expressly requested otherwise.

2020, c. 421 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4511 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 45 / Section 2.2-4511
Investment of funds in asset-backed securities
Status: in_force

A. For purposes of this section, "qualified public entity" means any state agency, institution of the Commonwealth, or statewide authority created under the laws of the Commonwealth having an internal or external public funds manager with professional investment management capabilities.

B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any qualified public entity of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to it or within its control, other than sinking funds, in asset-backed securities with a duration of no more than five years (i) that are unconditionally guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by the United States or any agency thereof or (ii) with a rating of at least AAA or Aaa by two rating agencies. One of the two qualifying ratings shall be (a) at least Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (b) at least AAA by Standard and Poor's; or (c) at least AAA by Fitch Ratings, Inc.

1994, c. 145 , § 2 .1-328.13; 1997, c. 29 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2020, c. 333 ; 2024, cc. 65 , 66 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 37 / Section 2.2-3704.3
Training for local officials
Status: in_force

A. The Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (the Council) or the local government attorney shall provide in-person or online training sessions for local elected officials; the executive directors and members of industrial development authorities and economic development authorities, as created by the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (§ 15.2-4900 et seq.); and members of any boards governing any authority established pursuant to the Park Authorities Act (§ 15.2-5700 et seq.) on the provisions of this chapter.

B. Each local elected official, the executive director and members of each industrial development authority and economic development authority, as created by the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, and members of any boards governing any authority established pursuant to the Park Authorities Act (§ 15.2-5700 et seq.) shall complete a training session described in subsection A within two months after assuming the local elected office and thereafter at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years commencing with the date on which he last completed a training session, for as long as he holds such office. No penalty shall be imposed on a local elected official or an executive director or member of an industrial development authority or an economic development authority for failing to complete a training session.

C. The clerk of each governing body or school board shall maintain records indicating the names of elected officials, executive directors and members of industrial development authorities and economic development authorities, and members of any boards governing any authority established pursuant to the Park Authorities Act (§ 15.2-5700 et seq.) subject to the training requirements in subsection B and the dates on which each such official completed training sessions satisfying such requirements. Such records shall be maintained for five years in the office of the clerk of the respective governing body or school board.

D. For purposes of this section, "local elected officials" shall include constitutional officers.

2019, c. 531 ; 2020, cc. 76 , 80 , 904 ; 2023, c. 461 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2451 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 17 / Section 2.2-2451
Staff; cooperation from other state agencies
Status: in_force

The Office of the Governor shall serve as staff to the Board. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall assist the Board upon request.

2001, c. 566 , § 9-403.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2006 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 20.1 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-2006
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Commonwealth information technology project" means any state agency information technology project that is under Commonwealth governance and oversight.

"Commonwealth Project Management Standard" means a document developed and adopted by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) pursuant to § 2.2-2016.1 that describes the methodology for conducting information technology projects, and the governance and oversight used to ensure project success.

"Confidential data" means information made confidential by federal or state law that is maintained in an electronic format.

"Enterprise" means an organization with common or unifying business interests. An enterprise may be defined at the Commonwealth level or secretariat level for program and project integration within the Commonwealth, secretariats, or multiple agencies.

"Executive branch agency" or "agency" means any agency, institution, board, bureau, commission, council, public institution of higher education, or instrumentality of state government in the executive department listed in the appropriation act. However, "executive branch agency" or "agency" does not include the University of Virginia Medical Center, a public institution of higher education to the extent exempt from this chapter pursuant to the Restructured Higher Education Financial and Administrative Operations Act (§ 23.1-1000 et seq.) or other law, or the Virginia Port Authority.

"Information technology" means communications, telecommunications, automated data processing, applications, databases, data networks, the Internet, management information systems, and related information, equipment, goods, and services. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to hamper the pursuit of the missions of the institutions in instruction and research.

"ITAC" means the Information Technology Advisory Council created in § 2.2-2699.5 .

"Major information technology project" means any Commonwealth information technology project that has a total estimated cost of more than $1 million or that has been designated a major information technology project by the CIO pursuant to the Commonwealth Project Management Standard developed under § 2.2-2016.1 .

"Secretary" means the Secretary of Administration.

"Technology asset" means hardware and communications equipment not classified as traditional mainframe-based items, including personal computers, mobile computers, and other devices capable of storing and manipulating electronic data.

"Telecommunications" means any origination, transmission, emission, or reception of data, signs, signals, writings, images, and sounds or intelligence of any nature, by wire, radio, television, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.

1984, c. 746, § 2.1-563.13; 1997, c. 858 ; 2001, c. 844 , § 2.2-1301; 2003, cc. 981 , 1021 ; 2004, c. 145 ; 2007, c. 769 ; 2010, cc. 136 , 145 ; 2011, c. 739 ; 2012, cc. 803 , 835 ; 2014, cc. 37 , 181 ; 2015, c. 768 ; 2016, c. 296 ; 2020, c. 738 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2450 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 17 / Section 2.2-2450
Powers and duties of the Board
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Undertake studies and gather information and data in order to accomplish its purposes as set forth in § 2.2-2448 , and to formulate and present its recommendations to the Governor.

2. Apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public, quasi-public or private sources, including any matching funds as may be designated in the Appropriation Act, to enable it to better carry out its purposes.

3. Report annually its findings and recommendations to the Governor. The Board may make interim reports to the Governor as it deems advisable.

4. Account annually on its fiscal activities, including any matching funds received or expended by the Board.

2001, c. 566 , § 9-402.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2044 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 20.2 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-2044
Apprenticeship Council; membership and terms of office; meetings and duties; report
Status: in_force

A. The Governor shall appoint an Apprenticeship Council composed of four representatives each from employer and employee organizations respectively and two representatives of workforce training programs, one of whom shall represent an employee organization, and all of whom shall be familiar with apprenticeable occupations. The Commissioner, the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction or their designated representatives, and a local superintendent from a school division that provides apprenticeship-related instruction shall be ex officio members of the Council. At the beginning of each year, the Governor shall designate one member to serve as chairman. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of his predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. All members, including ex officio members, shall have voting privileges.

B. The Council shall meet quarterly at the call of the chairman of the Council and shall formulate policies for the effective administration of this article.

C. The Council shall establish standards for apprentice agreements that shall not be lower than those prescribed by this article and those established pursuant to Article 3 (§ 54.1-1128 et seq.) of Chapter 11 of Title 54.1 and shall perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this article. Not less than once a year, the Council shall make a report of its activities and findings to the General Assembly and to the public.

2023, cc. 624 , 625 ; 2024, c. 507 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2372 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 12 / Section 2.2-2372
Form and audit of accounts and records
Status: in_force

A. The accounts and records of the Authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes.

B. The accounts and records of the Authority are subject to an annual audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts or his legal representative.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 306 , 307 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-813 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-813
Annual report of Comptroller to Governor
Status: in_force

The Comptroller shall make a preliminary annual report to the Governor on or before August 15. The Governor shall submit the preliminary report to the General Assembly within thirty days of its receipt. The Comptroller shall provide a final annual report on or before December 15. The report shall include (i) financial statements that are prepared, insofar as practical as determined by the Comptroller and the Auditor of Public Accounts, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (ii) supplementary statements prepared on the budgetary basis of accounting; (iii) information provided by the State Treasurer on the status of bonded debt in the Commonwealth and the future general fund requirements for such debt; and (iv) other information deemed necessary by the State Treasurer. The Comptroller and the State Treasurer shall also make other reports at such times as the Governor may require.

Code 1950, § 2-175; 1960, c. 84; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-207; 1984, c. 378; 1992, c. 327; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5405 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 54 / Section 2.2-5405
Local participation
Status: in_force

Each community action agency shall consult neighborhood-based organizations composed of residents of the area it serves or members of the groups to be served to assist the agency in planning, conducting and evaluating components of the community action agency.

1982, c. 667, § 2.1-593; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3714 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 37 / Section 2.2-3714
Violations and penalties
Status: in_force

A. In a proceeding commenced against any officer, employee, or member of a public body under § 2.2-3713 for a violation of § 2.2-3704 , 2.2-3705.1 through 2.2-3705.7 , 2.2-3706 , 2.2-3706.1 , 2.2-3707 , 2.2-3708.2 , 2.2-3708.3 , 2.2-3710 , 2.2-3711 , or 2.2-3712 , the court, if it finds that a violation was willfully and knowingly made, shall impose upon such officer, employee, or member in his individual capacity, whether a writ of mandamus or injunctive relief is awarded or not, a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000, which amount shall be paid into the Literary Fund. For a second or subsequent violation, such civil penalty shall be not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000.

B. In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to subsection A, if the court finds that any officer, employee, or member of a public body failed to provide public records to a requester in accordance with the provisions of this chapter because such officer, employee, or member altered or destroyed the requested public records with the intent to avoid the provisions of this chapter with respect to such request prior to the expiration of the applicable record retention period set by the retention regulations promulgated pursuant to the Virginia Public Records Act (§ 42.1-76 et seq.) by the State Library Board, the court may impose upon such officer, employee, or member in his individual capacity, whether or not a writ of mandamus or injunctive relief is awarded, a civil penalty of up to $100 per record altered or destroyed, which amount shall be paid into the Literary Fund.

C. In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to subsections A and B, if the court finds that a public body voted to certify a closed meeting in accordance with subsection D of § 2.2-3712 and such certification was not in accordance with the requirements of clause (i) or (ii) of subsection D of § 2.2-3712 , the court may impose on the public body, whether or not a writ of mandamus or injunctive relief is awarded, a civil penalty of up to $1,000, which amount shall be paid into the Literary Fund. In determining whether a civil penalty is appropriate, the court shall consider mitigating factors, including reliance of members of the public body on (i) opinions of the Attorney General, (ii) court cases substantially supporting the rationale of the public body, and (iii) published opinions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.

1976, c. 467, § 2.1-346.1; 1978, c. 826; 1984, c. 252; 1989, c. 358; 1996, c. 578 ; 1999, cc. 703 , 726 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2003, c. 319 ; 2004, c. 690 ; 2008, cc. 233 , 789 ; 2011, c. 327 ; 2017, c. 778 ; 2018, c. 55 ; 2019, c. 843 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 483 ; 2022, c. 597 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4004 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 40 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-4004
Severability
Status: in_force

The provisions of regulations adopted under this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances that are held invalid shall not affect the validity of other regulations, provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications. The provisions of all regulations are severable unless (i) the regulation specifically provides that its provisions are not severable or (ii) it is apparent that two or more regulations or provisions must operate in accord with one another.

1987, c. 55, § 9-6.14:5.1; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1161 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 11 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-1161
Buildings not in conformance with standards for persons with physical disabilities
Status: in_force

The Division, upon a determination that a building or facility is not in conformance with the applicable standards for persons with physical disabilities, shall immediately take all necessary steps to ensure such building or facility is in conformance within three months of the date of its determination. The three-month period may be extended for an additional minimum period of time required to obtain funding and complete construction, where the Division determines an extension is necessary. This section shall apply only to those state buildings or facilities designed, constructed or substantially modified after July 1, 1977.

1977, c. 588, § 2.1-521.1; 1979, c. 243; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2246 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2246
Conveyance, lease or transfer of property by a city or county to the Authority
Status: in_force

Any city or county within the Commonwealth in order to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair or management of any property, or in order to accomplish any of the purposes of this article may, with or without consideration or for a nominal consideration, lease, sell, convey or otherwise transfer to the Authority any real, personal or mixed property located within such city or county.

1995, c. 638 , § 2.1-548.37; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-424 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-424
Registration fees
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall collect an annual registration fee of $100 from the lobbyist for each principal for whom, or on whose behalf, the lobbyist will act. This fee shall be deposited into the general fund and used exclusively to fund the Council.

1994, cc. 857 , 937 , § 2.1-784; 2001, c. 844 ; 2015, cc. 763 , 777 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-206.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-206.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 591 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2358 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 11 / Section 2.2-2358
Division of Investment
Status: in_force

A. Within the Authority shall be created a Division of Investment (the Division) to provide the Commonwealth with a competitive advantage through an array of funding mechanisms as provided in § 2.2-2355 related to direct and indirect venture capital investments. The Division may (i) make direct investments in business entities, (ii) make indirect investments in business entities through intermediary entities, whether formed by the Authority, or by another public or private entity or provide other financial support to encourage the formation of such intermediary entities or sidecar funds, (iii) benchmark state tax incentive programs relating to the formation and growth of technology-based businesses, and (iv) perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Board.

B. The Division shall partner with and support women-owned and minority-owned entrepreneurial entities through initiatives such as investor networks, accelerators, and incubators that promote and develop women and minority founders. Further, the Division shall consider status as a woman-owned or minority-owned business when making direct or indirect investments.

C. The Division shall work to support investments in the diverse economies and regions of the Commonwealth and shall engage members of rural and geographically underrepresented communities on advisory committees and in positions of decision making.

D. The Division shall be advised by an Advisory Committee on Investment (the Advisory Committee), to be appointed by the Board.

E. The Board, in consultation with the Division and the Advisory Committee, shall make biennial recommendations to the Governor regarding investment strategies.

2020, cc. 1164 , 1169 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4310.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4310.3
Fiscal data pertaining to certain enhancement or remedial measures
Status: in_force

The Department of General Services shall make available a dashboard of purchase order reports from the Commonwealth's statewide electronic procurement system known as eVA. The dashboard shall include aggregated data showing (i) current fiscal year purchase orders, (ii) purchase orders from the previous fiscal year, and (iii) other relevant data derived from any enhancement or remedial measure implemented by the Governor pursuant to subsection C of § 2.2-4310 .

2016, c. 578 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4905 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 49 / Section 2.2-4905
Limitation of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not limit or alter the rights of the Commonwealth or any of its instrumentalities to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Commonwealth or such instrumentality issued and outstanding prior to July 1, 1994, or to in any way impair the rights and remedies of such holders.

1994, c. 43 , § 2.1-304.7; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5513 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 55.2 / Section 2.2-5513
Responsibilities of Governor to ensure efficiency in government
Status: in_force

A. The Governor shall cause to be conducted an examination of the commercial activities that are being performed by state employees at state agencies and institutions to ensure such activities are being accomplished in the most cost-efficient and effective manner.

B. The examination required by subsection A shall be completed at least once in every two-year period and may be conducted entirely by a commercial source through a solicitation process as provided in the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) or the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (§ 56-575.1 et seq.).

C. The examination required by subsection A shall consider at least three commercial activities as the Governor or the commercial source may identify.

D. Upon determination that outsourcing a commercial activity may result in reduced costs or otherwise provide a measurable benefit to the Commonwealth and to assure such activities are being accomplished in the most cost efficient and effective manner, the Governor shall cause that commercial activity to be competed in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act or by using the processes described in the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (§ 56-575.1 et seq.).

2004, c. 994 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2666.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 23.1 / Section 2.2-2666.1
Virginia Military Advisory Council; composition; compensation and expenses; meetings; chairman's executive summary
Status: in_force

A. The Virginia Military Advisory Council (the Council) is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 , in the executive branch of state government, to maintain a cooperative and constructive relationship between the Commonwealth and the leadership of the several Armed Forces of the United States and the military commanders of such Armed Forces stationed in the Commonwealth, and to encourage regular communication on continued military facility viability, the exploration of privatization opportunities and issues affecting preparedness, public safety and security.

B. The Council shall be composed of 11 members as follows: the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Adjutant General, the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Safety, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on General Laws, or their designees, and five members to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Representatives of the major military commands and installations located in the Commonwealth or in jurisdictions adjacent thereto shall be invited by the Governor to represent their command or installation at the meetings of the Council. Any legislative member who is appointed by the Governor shall serve a term coincident with his term of office.

C. Legislative members of the Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 , and nonlegislative members shall receive such compensation as provided in § 2.2-2813 for the performance of their duties. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825 . Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs.

D. The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs shall be the chairman of the Council. The meetings of the Council shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of members so request. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

E. The chairman of the Council shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the activity and work of the Council no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.

2002, c. 676 ; 2003, c. 885 ; 2004, c. 1000 ; 2005, c. 248 ; 2006, cc. 860 , 901 ; 2007, c. 415 ; 2011, cc. 572 , 586 , 691 , 714 , 780 , 858 ; 2014, cc. 115 , 490 ; 2015, c. 321 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2234 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2234
Short title; declaration of public purpose; Authority created
Status: in_force

A. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Virginia Economic Development Partnership Act."

B. The General Assembly has determined that there exists in the Commonwealth a need to encourage, stimulate and support the development and expansion of the economy of the Commonwealth through economic development.

C. To achieve the objective of subsection B, there is created a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to be known as the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority. The Authority's exercise of powers and duties conferred by this article shall be deemed the performance of an essential governmental function and matters of public necessity for which public moneys may be spent and private property acquired.

1995, c. 638 , §§ 2.1-548.26, 2.1-548.28; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1808 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 18 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-1808
State Treasurer may sell securities in general fund; exceptions; disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

The Treasurer may sell, transfer, and convey any notes, bonds, obligations or certificates of stock held in the general fund of the state treasury. The proceeds from any such sale or disposition shall immediately be paid into the general fund. This section shall apply to any present or future holdings.

Code 1950, p. 632, § 2-155.1; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-187; 1970, c. 687; 1989, c. 28; 1991, cc. 349, 366; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1201.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 12 / Section 2.2-1201.1
Criminal background checks for certain positions
Status: in_force

The Department shall develop a statewide personnel policy for designating positions within each state agency as sensitive. Such policy shall provide that a state agency require any employee, contractor, or final candidate for employment in a position that has been designated as sensitive to submit to fingerprinting and to provide personal descriptive information to be forwarded along with the applicant's fingerprints through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history information regarding such individual.

Each state agency shall continue to record positions designated as sensitive in the Department of Human Resource Management's Human Capital Management (HCM) system to ensure that the Department has a list of all such positions. For purposes of this section, "sensitive positions" shall include those positions:

1. Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of citizens or the protection of critical infrastructures;

2. That have access to sensitive information, including access to federal tax information in approved exchange agreements with the Internal Revenue Service or Social Security Administration; and

3. That are otherwise required by state or federal law to be designated as sensitive.

2003, c. 731 ; 2017, cc. 421 , 431 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2303 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2303
Signatures of prior members or officers; validity
Status: in_force

In the event that any of the members or officers of the Board cease to be members or officers of the Board prior to the delivery of any bonds signed by them, their signatures or facsimiles thereof shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes as if they had remained in office until such delivery.

1984, c. 749, § 9-227; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2617 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2617
Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council; purpose; membership terms; compensation
Status: in_force

A. The Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council is established as a supervisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 , in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council shall be to ensure the upgrading of criminal justice administration by providing and coordinating training, education and services for attorneys for the Commonwealth, there is created in the executive branch the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council that shall be under the direction and control of the Governor.

B. The Council shall consist of not more than sixteen members, as follows: one attorney for the Commonwealth for each congressional district in the Commonwealth to be elected as provided in subsection C; the president, the president-elect, the vice-president and the secretary-treasurer of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys, and the immediate past president of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys. The president of the Association shall be the chairman of the Council; the president-elect and vice-president shall be first and second vice-chairmen, respectively, and the secretary-treasurer shall serve as secretary of the Council.

C. The initial terms of the members elected from congressional districts shall be as follows: for the members from the odd-numbered districts, until July 1 of the next following even-numbered year after their election; for the members from the even-numbered districts, until July 1 of the next following odd-numbered year after the election; thereafter, all terms shall be for two years.

The election for members shall be held annually at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys. One member shall be elected initially, and every two years thereafter, from each of the several congressional districts by the membership of the Association at large. Each such member shall be an attorney for the Commonwealth holding office within his congressional district.

D. Upon the termination of the office of any member as attorney for the Commonwealth, his membership on the Council shall be terminated. Vacancies shall be filled for the congressional district in which the former member resided for the unexpired term by a majority vote of the Council. Members shall be eligible for more than one term.

E. The Council shall establish its own bylaws, procedures and requirements with respect to quorum, place and conduct of its meetings and its other business matters, provided, that such bylaws shall include a provision that the Council hold no less than ten meetings a year, and that other meetings be held when called by the chairman, or, in the absence of the chairman, the first vice-chairman, or upon the written request of four members.

F. Members of the Council shall receive no salaries but shall be reimbursed their reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825 .

1978, c. 455, §§ 2.1-64.28:1, 2.1-64.28:2; 1984, c. 720; 1992, c. 81; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2206 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-2206
Trust indenture or agreement securing bonds
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the Authority, any bonds issued under the provisions of this article may be secured by a trust indenture or agreement by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the Commonwealth. The trust indenture or agreement or the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may (i) pledge or assign the revenues to be received and provide for the mortgage of any project or property or any part thereof and (ii) contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants providing for the repossession and sale by the Authority or any trustees under any trust indenture or agreement of any project, or part thereof, upon any default under the lease or sale of such project, setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property and the planning, development, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, establishment, improvement, extension, enlargement, maintenance, repair, operation and insurance of the project in connection with which the bonds shall have been authorized; the amounts of rates, rents, fees and other charges to be charged; the collection of such rates, rents, fees and other charges; the custody, safeguarding and application of all moneys; and conditions or limitations with respect to the issuance of additional bonds. It shall be lawful for any national bank with its main office in the Commonwealth or any other state or any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth or another state that may act as depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish the indemnifying bonds or to pledge the securities required by the Authority. Any trust indenture or agreement or resolution may set forth the rights of action by bondholders. In addition to the foregoing, any such trust indenture or agreement or resolution may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders including, without limitation, provisions for the assignment to a corporate trustee or escrow agent of any rights of the Authority in any project owned by, or leases or sales of any projects made by, the Authority. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the trust indenture or agreement or resolution or other agreements relating to any project, including those to which the Authority may not be a party, may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the project or projects.

1995, c. 758 , § 9-266.7; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4313 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4313
Petition for recycled goods and products; periodic review of procurement standards
Status: in_force

A. Any person who believes that particular goods or products with recycled content are functionally equivalent to the same goods or products produced from virgin materials may petition the Department of General Services or other appropriate agency of the Commonwealth to include the recycled goods or products in its procurement process. The petitioner shall submit, prior to or during the procurement process, documentation that establishes that the goods or products (i) contain recycled content and (ii) can meet the performance standards set forth in the applicable specifications. If the Department of General Services or other agency of the Commonwealth that receives the petition determines that the documentation demonstrates that the goods or products with recycled content will meet the performance standards set forth in the applicable specifications, it shall incorporate the goods or products into its procurement process.

B. The Department of General Services and all agencies of the Commonwealth shall review and revise their procurement procedures and specifications on a continuing basis to encourage the use of goods and products with recycled content and shall, in developing new procedures and specifications, encourage the use of goods and products with recycled content.

1993, c. 223, § 11-41.01; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2763 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 27.2 / Section 2.2-2763
Objective of the Program
Status: in_force

The objective of the Program shall be to identify and fill gaps in the Commonwealth's current portfolio of industrial properties available for large-scale economic development projects in order to accelerate economic growth in all regions of the Commonwealth. In evaluating sites to acquire, option, develop, or market for purposes of the Program, the Authority shall consider (i) the potential of the site to fill a gap in the inventory of needed project-ready sites in the Commonwealth, (ii) the scope and cost of the work required to make the site project ready, (iii) the potential return on investment for the Commonwealth for the cost of acquiring and developing the site, and (iv) the type of industry or business for which the site would be suitable.

2023, c. 779 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2103 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 21 / Section 2.2-2103
Cooperation of other agencies with authorities, boards, commissions, councils, and other collegial bodies
Status: in_force

Upon request, all agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth shall assist any authority, board, commission, council or other collegial body established in this title in carrying out the respective duties for which each was created.

1968, c. 567, § 9-84.05; 1973, c. 431, § 9-84.9; 1978, c. 103, § 2.1-335.3; 1991, cc. 44, 594, § 9-145.20; 1992, c. 609, § 9-145.34; 1993, c. 162, § 9-145.49; 1995, cc. 638 , 815 , §§ 2.1-548.42, 9-344; 1996, cc. 97 , 589 , 599 , §§ 2.1-548.52, 9-153; 1999, c. 976 , § 9-304.5; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-203.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-203.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2009, c. 180 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3206 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 32 / Section 2.2-3206
Review of program
Status: in_force

The Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations shall periodically review the transitional severance program established by this chapter and report their findings to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly every three years beginning on July 1, 1998.

1995, cc. 152 , 811 , § 2.1-116.26; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-506 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part B / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-506
Legal services to attorneys for the Commonwealth in certain proceedings; costs
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall at the request of an attorney for the Commonwealth, provide legal service to such attorney for the Commonwealth in any proceedings brought against him seeking to restrain the enforcement of any state law.

Any costs chargeable against the defendant in any such case shall be paid by the Commonwealth from the appropriation for the payment of criminal charges.

1962, c. 235, § 2-86.2; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-120; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1146 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 11 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-1146
Department may lease certain state property; approval of leases by Attorney General; disposition of rentals
Status: in_force

The Department, with the written approval of the Governor, may lease land, buildings and any portions thereof owned by the Commonwealth and under the control of the Department, when such land, buildings, or portions thereof are in excess of current and foreseeable needs of the Department. All such leases shall be executed in the name of the Commonwealth and shall be in a form approved by the Attorney General. The leases may run for such time as may be approved by the Governor and shall be for appropriate rental. All rentals received shall be retained by the Department and used for paying the costs of entering and administering such leases and for off-setting the costs of maintaining and operating the facilities under control of the Department. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary or how title to the property was acquired, the deed or lease shall be executed on behalf of the Commonwealth by the Director of the Department or his designee, and such action shall not create a cloud on the title to the property. The terms of the lease shall be subject to the written approval of the Governor or his designee.

1962, c. 262, § 2-66.2; 1966, cc. 55, 677, § 2.1-84; 1977, c. 672, § 2.1-503; 2001, c. 844 ; 2009, c. 612 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2699 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 32 / Section 2.2-2699
Powers and duties of the Council
Status: in_force

The Council shall have the power and duty to:

1. Advise the Governor on funding priorities for modeling and simulation programs at the Commonwealth's institutions of higher education.

2. Develop policy initiatives and advise the Governor on strategies to promote the modeling and simulation industry in the Commonwealth.

3. Advise the Virginia Economic Development Partnership regarding (i) attracting new modeling and simulation businesses to the Commonwealth and (ii) assisting the development of the Commonwealth's existing modeling and simulation industry.

4. Develop recommendations in conjunction with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership on how to market the Commonwealth's modeling and simulation capabilities to all businesses and industries, especially those not fully utilizing modeling and simulation applications.

5. Develop recommendations that will assist in making Virginia a national leader in the modeling and simulation industry.

2007, c. 857 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2709 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 27 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-2709
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2003, c. 885 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2472.3 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 24 / Section 2.2-2472.3
Strategy for career pathways for opportunity youth
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "opportunity youth" means individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 who are (i) homeless, in foster care, or involved in the justice system or (ii) neither gainfully employed nor enrolled in an educational institution.

B. Local workforce development boards, in consultation with local chief elected officials; secondary and postsecondary education institutions, business leaders, and local community organizations, including youth organizations, shall develop focused strategies for engaging opportunity youth and placing them on pathways to education, training, and careers. The key focus of the strategy shall be actions that lead to retention, credential attainment, and gainful employment.

C. Each local workforce development board shall develop a strategic plan that includes performance measures for evaluating results of the implementation of the strategies developed pursuant to subsection B. The plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of Labor annually on or before November 30.

2019, c. 593 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 453 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2222 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-2222
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 1169 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3204 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 32 / Section 2.2-3204
Retirement program
Status: in_force

A. In lieu of the transitional severance benefit provided in § 2.2-3203 , any otherwise eligible employee who, on the date of involuntary separation, is also (i) a vested member of the Virginia Retirement System, the State Police Officers' Retirement System, or the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System and (ii) at least 50 years of age, may elect to have the Commonwealth purchase on his behalf years to be credited to either his age or creditable service or a combination of age and creditable service, except that any years of credit purchased on behalf of a member of the Virginia Retirement System, the State Police Officers' Retirement System, or the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System who is eligible for unreduced retirement shall be added to his creditable service and not his age. If the otherwise eligible employee is (a) a person who becomes a member on or after July 1, 2010, a person who does not have 60 months of creditable service as of January 1, 2013, or a person who is enrolled in the hybrid retirement program described in § 51.1-169 ; (b) not a member of the State Police Officers' Retirement System or the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; and (c) a person to whom the provisions of subdivision B 3 of § 51.1-153 do not apply, then he must be at least 60 years of age on the date of involuntary separation to be eligible for the retirement program provided in this subsection. The cost of each year of age or creditable service purchased by the Commonwealth shall be equal to 15 percent of the employee's present annual compensation. The number of years of age or creditable service to be purchased by the Commonwealth shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (1) the cash value of the benefits to which the employee would be entitled under subsections A and D of § 2.2-3203 by (2) the cost of each year of age or creditable service. Partial years shall be rounded up to the next highest year. Deferred retirement under the provisions of subsection C of §§ 51.1-153 , 51.1-205 , and 51.1-216 , and disability retirement under the provisions of § 51.1-156 et seq. and § 51.1-209 , shall not be available under this section.

B. In lieu of the (i) transitional severance benefit provided in § 2.2-3203 and (ii) the retirement program provided in subsection A, any employee who is otherwise eligible may take immediate retirement pursuant to § 51.1-155.1 .

C. 1. The retirement allowance for a person who (i) is not a member of the State Police Officers' Retirement System or the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; (ii) becomes a member on or after July 1, 2010, does not have 60 months of creditable service as of January 1, 2013, or is enrolled in the hybrid retirement program described in § 51.1-169 ; (iii) elects to retire under this section; and (iv) by adding years to his age is between ages 60 and the age at his "normal retirement date" as defined in § 51.1-124.3 shall be reduced on the actuarial basis provided in subdivision A 3 of § 51.1-155 , unless the provisions of subdivision B 3 of § 51.1-153 apply to him.

2. The retirement allowance for any other employee electing to retire under this section who, by adding years to his age, is between ages 55 and 65 shall be reduced on the actuarial basis provided in subdivision A 2 of § 51.1-155 .

1995, cc. 152 , 811 , § 2.1-116.24; 2000, c. 911 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2011, c. 880 ; 2014, c. 356 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2290 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2290
Insurance or guarantee fund
Status: in_force

There is created an insurance or guarantee fund of the Authority that may be used for any of the following purposes:

1. To insure the payment or repayment of all or any part of the principal of, redemption or prepayment premiums or penalties on, and interest on its bonds;

2. To insure the payment or repayment of all or any part of the principal of, redemption or prepayment premiums or penalties on, and interest on any instrument executed, obtained or delivered in connection with the issuance and sale of its bonds; and

3. To pay or insure the payment of any fees or premiums necessary to obtain insurance, guarantees, or other instruments or enhancement of credit for or support from any person in connection with financing assistance provided by the Authority under this article including but not limited to working capital loans made by a lender, a preferred lender, or both.

1984, c. 749, § 9-211; 2001, c. 844 ; 2008, c. 744 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-413 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part A / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-413
Registration for benefit of associated branches, etc
Status: in_force

Registration shall be for the use, benefit, and on behalf of all associations, degrees, branches, subordinate lodges, and auxiliaries of such associations, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans' organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or other society, organization, or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary thereof, and the individual members of such organizations, throughout the Commonwealth.

Code 1950, § 38-310; 1952, c. 225, § 2-64.3; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-76; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2306 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2306
Bondholder protection
Status: in_force

Subsequent amendments to this article shall not limit the rights vested in the Authority with respect to any agreements made with, or remedies available to, the holders of bonds issued under this article prior to the enactment of the amendments until the bonds, together with all interest thereon, and all costs and expenses in connection with any proceeding by or on behalf of the holders, are fully met and discharged.

1984, c. 749, § 9-231; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-5302 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 53 / Section 2.2-5302
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 38 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2055 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 20.2 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2055
Veterans Skills Database
Status: in_force

A. For purposes of this section, "veteran" means an individual who has served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

B. The Department, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade and the Department of Veterans Services, shall establish the Veterans Skills Database (the Database), an Internet-accessible database of veterans and their workforce skills, for the purpose of marketing and promoting the workforce skills of veterans to potential employers.

C. The Department may contract with one or more third parties to develop, implement, and maintain the Database. The Database provider shall (i) maintain the Database and (ii) take all actions to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of the information contained in the Database in accordance with the requirements established by the Department.

D. Any veteran may register with the Department to create a free profile on the Database in order to supply information relating to his workforce skills and experience. Potential employers may register with the Department to create a free profile in order to gain access to the Database for the purpose of identifying potential employees with relevant workforce skills and experience.

2023, cc. 624 , 625 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2619.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 26 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-2619.1
Commonwealth's Attorneys Training Fund established; administration
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting revolving fund to be known as the Commonwealth's Attorneys Training Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller.

B. The Fund shall consist of all proceeds distributed to the Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Council in January 2014 as a result of the federal equitable sharing distribution following the settlement of United States v. Abbott Laboratories, Case No. 1:12-CR-00026 (W.D Va.)(Settlement). The Fund shall also consist of any moneys appropriated from the general fund, grants and donations received by the Council, and other moneys received by the State Treasurer and designated for deposit in the Fund. Interest and other income earned on the Fund shall be credited to the Fund. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest and other income thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the moneys and other property comprising the Fund shall be invested, reinvested, and managed by the Board of the Virginia Retirement System as provided in § 51.1-124.37 . The State Treasurer shall not be held liable for losses suffered by the Virginia Retirement System on investments made under the authority of this section.

D. The Fund shall be expended solely for the purpose of supporting prosecutor training and, as appropriate, law-enforcement training and associated costs approved by the Council and any other purpose permitted by this article that is consistent with the Settlement described in subsection B.

E. An amount not to exceed six percent of the moving average of the market value of the Fund calculated over the previous five years or since inception, whichever is shorter, on a one-year delayed basis, net of any administrative fee assessed pursuant to subsection E of § 51.1-124.37 , may be expended in a calendar year for any purpose permitted by this article. The Council shall not be required to expend such amount in a calendar year, and any amount up to such six percent that is not expended in a calendar year may be expended in any other calendar year.

F. The disbursement of moneys from the Fund shall be made by the State Comptroller at the written request of the Council.

2015, cc. 212 , 226 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2400 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 24 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-2400
Art and Architectural Review Board; members and officers; travel expenses; quorum; compensation; staff; report
Status: in_force

A. The Art and Architectural Review Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100 , in the executive branch of state government. The Board shall consist of seven voting members as follows: the Director of the Department of Historic Resources, or his designee, serving as an ex officio member and six citizen members, appointed by the Governor. Of the citizen members, one shall be an architect who may be appointed from a list of two or more architects nominated by the governing board of the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects; one may be appointed from a list of two or more persons nominated by the governing board of the University of Virginia; one shall be a member of the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; and three shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large, one of whom shall be a painter or sculptor. Lists of nominees shall be submitted at least 60 days before the expiration of the member's term for which the nominations are being made in order to be considered by the Governor in making appointments pursuant to this section.

B. Following the initial staggering of terms, citizen members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired terms. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive four-year terms, except that any member appointed to the unexpired term of another shall be eligible to serve two consecutive four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointments. The Director of the Department of Historic Resources shall serve a term coincident with his term of office.

C. Annually, the Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman and may elect such other officers as the Board deems proper from among its membership. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

D. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2825 .

E. The Department of General Services shall provide assistance to the Board in the undertaking of its responsibilities.

F. The Board shall submit a biennial report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before October 1 of each even-numbered year.

Code 1919, § 581; 1922, p. 757; 1927, p. 106; 1932, p. 37; 1938, p. 724; Michie Code 1942, § 585(64); R.P. 1948, § 9-7; 1964, c. 234; 1975, c. 510; 1976, c. 484; 1978, c. 580, §§ 2.1-488.1, 2.1-488.6; 1979, c. 66; 1981, c. 221; 1984, c. 734, § 2.1-488.2:1; 1985, c. 448; 1989, c. 656; 2001, c. 844 ; 2004, c. 650 ; 2011, cc. 691 , 714 ; 2020, c. 114 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2240 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-2240
Nonstock corporation to assist economic development
Status: in_force

The Board may establish nonprofit, nonstock corporations under Chapter 10 (§ 13.1-801 et seq.) of Title 13.1 as public instrumentalities exercising public and essential governmental functions, to assist the Board and the Authority in (i) promoting Virginia's economic development and tourism promotion efforts in the national and international corporate community; (ii) raising money in the corporate and nonprofit community to pay for advertising and promotion of the Commonwealth; (iii) raising nonstate dollars to complement state and local economic development activities; or (iv) conducting or undertaking other activities useful in carrying out the provisions of this article.

The board of directors of any such corporation shall be composed of the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and eight members appointed by the Board of the Authority. However, any such corporation established to promote the tourism industry in the Commonwealth shall be composed of the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, six members appointed by the Board of the Authority, and six members who represent the tourism industry appointed by the Governor. The terms of the members of any corporation established to promote the tourism industry in the Commonwealth appointed by the Governor shall be four years.

The Board shall require any such corporation to report to it at least annually on its activities.

1995, c. 638 , § 2.1-548.43; 1996, cc. 590 , 598 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2010, c. 869 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4411 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 44 / Section 2.2-4411
Reports of qualified public depositories
Status: in_force

By the tenth day after the end of each calendar reporting month or when requested by the Treasury Board each qualified public depository shall submit to the Treasury Board an electronic report of such data required by the Treasury Board to demonstrate that the current market value of its pledged collateral was equal to or greater than the amount of required collateral for the previous month, certified as to its accuracy by an authorized official of the qualified public depository.

Upon request by a public depositor, a qualified public depository shall provide a schedule detailing the public deposit accounts reported to the Treasury Board for that depositor, as well as the amount of total public deposits held by that depository at the close of the applicable month and the total market value of the collateral securing such public deposits.

1973, c. 172, § 2.1-369; 1979, c. 154; 2001, c. 844 ; 2010, cc. 640 , 674 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3122 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part E / Chapter 31 / Article 7 / Section 2.2-3122
Knowing violation of chapter constitutes malfeasance in office or employment
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or employment. Upon conviction thereof, the judge or jury trying the case, in addition to any other fine or penalty provided by law, may order the forfeiture of such office or employment.

1987, Sp. Sess., c. 1, § 2.1-639.19; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4018 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 40 / Article 3 / Section 2.2-4018
Exemptions from operation of Article 3
Status: in_force

The following agency actions otherwise subject to this chapter shall be exempted from the operation of this article.

1. The assessment of taxes or penalties and other rulings in individual cases in connection with the administration of the tax laws.

2. The award or denial of claims for workers' compensation.

3. The grant or denial of public assistance or social services.

4. Temporary injunctive or summary orders authorized by law.

5. The determination of claims for unemployment compensation or special unemployment.

6. The suspension of any license, certificate, registration or authority granted any person by the Department of Health Professions or the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for the dishonor, by a bank or financial institution named, of any check, money draft or similar instrument used in payment of a fee required by statute or regulation.

7. The determination of accreditation or academic review status of a public school or public school division or approval by the Board of Education of a school division corrective action plan required by § 22.1-253.13:3 .

1985, c. 602, § 9-6.14:4.1; 1986, c. 615; 1987, cc. 375, 652; 1988, cc. 364, 424, 498, 723, 765, 820; 1989, cc. 54, 299, 478; 1990, cc. 721, 968; 1991, cc. 80, 294, 344; 1992, cc. 200, 409, 488, 592, 793; 1993, cc. 537, 669, 898; 1994, cc. 237 , 577 , 649 , 740 , 743 , 801 ; 1995, cc. 103 , 499 , 516 ; 1996, cc. 51 , 152 , 158 , 189 , 205 , 279 , 320 , 345 , 573 , 590 , 598 , 638 , 705 , 735 , 818 , 1012 ; 1997, cc. 87 , 88 , 109 , 212 , 390 , 439 , 567 , 624 , 785 , 806 , 845 , 850 , 861 , 868 ; 1998, cc. 39 , 619 , 784 ; 1999, cc. 412 , 421 , 433 , 603 ; 2000, cc. 382 , 400 , 924 , 1011 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2002, c. 747 ; 2004, c. 965 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-614.5 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-614.5
Electric vehicle charging stations
Status: in_force

Each agency, as defined in § 2.2-128 , may locate and operate a retail fee-based electric vehicle charging station on any property or facility that such agency controls if the electric vehicle charging services are offered at prevailing market rates. For the purposes of this section, "prevailing market rates" means rates that include applicable taxes and are similar to those generally available to consumers in competitive areas for the same services.

2019, c. 248 ; 2020, c. 490 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2005 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 20.1 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-2005
Creation of Agency; appointment of Chief Information Officer
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), which shall serve as the agency responsible for administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter.

B. The Governor shall appoint a Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth (the CIO) to oversee the operation of VITA. The CIO shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon him by law and perform such other duties as may be required by the Governor and the Secretary of Administration.

2003, cc. 981 , 1021 ; 2009, c. 826 ; 2010, cc. 136 , 145 ; 2016, c. 296 ; 2020, c. 738 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4353 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 4 / Section 2.2-4353
Date of postmark deemed to be date payment is made
Status: in_force

In those cases where payment is made by mail, the date of postmark shall be deemed to be the date payment is made for purposes of this chapter.

1984, c. 736, § 11-62.6; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-4321.2 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle II / Part B / Chapter 43 / Article 2 / Section 2.2-4321.2
Public works contracts; project labor agreements authorized
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

"Project labor agreement" means a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific public works project.

"Public body" has the same meaning as provided in § 2.2-4301 .

"Public works" means the operation, erection, construction, alteration, improvement, maintenance, or repair of any public facility or immovable property owned, used, or leased by a public body.

B. Each public body, when engaged in procuring products or services or letting contracts for construction, manufacture, maintenance, or operation of public works, or when overseeing or administering such procurement, construction, manufacture, maintenance, or operation, may, in its bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents:

1. Require bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors to enter into or adhere to project labor agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or related public works projects; and

2. Require bidders, offerors, contractors, subcontractors, or operators to become or remain signatories or otherwise to adhere to project labor agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or other related public works projects.

2012, cc. 685 , 732 ; 2020, cc. 1203 , 1251 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2524 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 25 / Article 7.1 / Section 2.2-2524
Expired
Status: in_force

Expired July 1, 2019, pursuant to Acts 2015, c. 533 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-806 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 2.2-806
Reports and payments by city and county treasurers, and clerks of court; deposits of state income tax payments
Status: in_force

A. All county and city treasurers receiving state income tax payments, whether from taxpayers or from the commissioner of the revenue, shall deposit the payments, within one banking day of receipt, into an account of the state treasury. The treasurers shall maintain a record of the date on which the payments are received and the date on which the payments are deposited into the state treasury. The Auditor of Public Accounts shall either prescribe or approve the treasurer's record-keeping system and shall audit such records as provided for in Chapter 14 (§ 30-130 et seq.) of Title 30. Reporting of the deposits shall be in accordance with subsection B.

B. All county and city treasurers and clerks of courts receiving state moneys shall deposit promptly all state moneys and, in the manner directed by the State Treasurer, shall transfer state moneys into an account of the state treasury twice each week and submit a report of state moneys being transferred. However, except for state income tax payments that shall be controlled by subsection A, state moneys received amounting to less than $5,000 may be transferred into an account of the state treasury once each week.

Code 1950, § 2-166; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-198; 1982, c. 292; 1987, c. 511; 1991, c. 485; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2262 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part D / Chapter 22 / Article 6 / Section 2.2-2262
Board of directors
Status: in_force

The powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a governing body consisting of the members of the Authority acting as a board. The Board shall elect from its membership a vice-chairman, treasurer and secretary. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined. The Board may elect such other officers who need not be a member of the Board.

Four members shall constitute a quorum of the Board for the purpose of organizing the Authority, conducting its business, and for all other purposes. All actions shall be taken by vote of a majority of the members of the Board, unless Authority bylaws require a larger number.

The Board shall have full authority to manage the properties and business of the Authority, and to prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which the business of the Authority may be conducted, and the powers granted to it may be exercised. The Board may assign to the Treasury Board or the State Treasurer such powers and duties as it deems proper.

1981, c. 569, § 2.1-234.25; 1993, Sp. Sess., c. 1; 1996, c. 835 ; 1998, cc. 498 , 504 ; 2001, c. 844 .
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2004.1 — Virginia Code / Title 2.2 / Subtitle I / Part C / Chapter 20 / Section 2.2-2004.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2011, cc. 89 and 147 , cl. 2.