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VA Code § 44-120.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-120.2. Commonwealth's Twenty marksmanship award

There is hereby established the Commonwealth's Twenty marksmanship award to recognize the top 20 marksmen in Virginia. These top 20 marksmen shall be chosen from the Virginia state residents who compete at the annual Virginia State Championship matches sanctioned by the Virginia Shooting Sports Association (the Association). The award shall be administered by the Association and shall consist of (i) an enamel metal tab pin with gray background and white lettering, similar in style, shape, and size to the "President's Hundred" pin awarded by the United States Army; (ii) a fabric patch with hook and loop backing with a green background and black letters, similar in style, shape, and size to the "President's Hundred" patch awarded by the United States Army; and (iii) a certificate.2015, c. 747; 2017, c. 224.
VA Code § 44-122 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-122. Citation of chapter

This chapter may be cited as the "Military Laws of Virginia."1930, p. 973; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(107).
VA Code § 44-123.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-123.1. Armory defined

As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided, the meaning of "armory" shall include training or logistical support facilities, such as, but not limited to, maintenance facilities, training areas, facilities at the State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center.1976, c. 266; 2000, c. 296.
VA Code § 44-123.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-123.2. Fort Pickett Reservation created; venue

A. All those lands and improvements thereon constituting the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States formerly known as Fort Pickett, Virginia, shall specifically include but not be limited to those lands licensed by the Department of the Army to the Virginia Army National Guard on October 1, 1997, approximating 41,000 acres known as the Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center, as well as those lands designated for transfer to the Nottoway County Local Reuse Authority by the United States Base Realignment and Closure Commission of 1996 approximating 4,100 acres, are hereby designated as the Fort Pickett Reservation.B. Venue for all civil, criminal and traffic matters occurring on the Fort Pickett Reservation shall lie in Nottoway County.2000, c. 296.
VA Code § 44-123.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-123.3. Fort Pickett Police; powers; duties; functions

There is hereby established within the Department of Military Affairs the Fort Pickett Police Department. The Fort Pickett Police may exercise within the limits of the Fort Pickett Reservation and, when assigned to any other property owned or controlled by the Commonwealth or any agency, department, institution or commission thereof, all the powers, duties and functions that are exercised by the police of the city, or the police or sheriff of the county within which said property is located. The jurisdiction of the Fort Pickett Police shall further extend 300 feet beyond the boundary of any property they are required to protect, such jurisdiction to be concurrent with that of other law-enforcement officers of the locality in which such property is located. The Fort Pickett Police shall refer any complaint which alleges a felony violation to the Virginia State Police or the sheriff of the appropriate jurisdiction who, in cooperation with the Fort Pickett Police, shall conduct an investigation if an investigation is warranted. All members of the Fort Pickett Police shall be subject to the provisions of § 2.2-1202.1 and Chapter 5 (§ 9.1-500 et seq.) of Title 9.1. The Fort Pickett Police Department shall be under the supervision of the Adjutant General, or his designee. The pay structure for the officers and supervisors of the Fort Pickett Police Department shall be the same as that set by the Compensation Board for sheriffs' offices.2000, c. 296; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
VA Code § 44-124.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-124.1. Power of Adjutant General to acquire and maintain property

The Adjutant General may acquire for and in the name of the Commonwealth, by gift, grant, appropriation, purchase such real or personal property as is necessary for the maintenance of, the training and administration of, the logistical support of, and the safeguarding of property in the care, custody or control of the Department of Military Affairs when such real or personal property is reasonably necessary to carry out and perform the duties required by this chapter and the duties of the office of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General may make such acquisitions in cooperation with counties, cities, or incorporated towns, private corporations, voluntary incorporated or unincorporated associations or individuals, the United States or other states or commonwealths of the United States. The Adjutant General may provide for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of said facilities to include but not limited to heat, water, light, telephone service, sewer and other costs of operation, including insurance, and may in a like manner make additions, alterations and improvements to said facilities.1976, c. 266.
VA Code § 44-129 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-129. Joint use of public buildings for armories

The governing body of any county, city or incorporated town, wherein a unit or units of the Virginia National Guard have been, or may hereafter be established, may either severally, or acting jointly with each other, or with the Adjutant General, construct or acquire by purchase, contract, lease, gift, donation or condemnation, grounds and/or buildings which shall be suitable for public assemblages, conventions, exhibitions and entertainments; provided, that such buildings, or the plans and specifications therefor, are first approved by the Adjutant General as suitable for use as armories by such National Guard units; provided further, that such governing bodies or either of them, shall have contracted with the Adjutant General for the use of such buildings as an armory by such National Guard unit or units upon terms not inconsistent with this chapter.1932, p. 759; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(112); R. P. 1948, § 44-129; 2015, c. 221.
VA Code § 44-130 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-130. Public grounds for armory building purposes

Any municipality or county owning lands on which no permanent building has been actually constructed whether such lands constitute part of a park or site for some public structure, is authorized to convey the same to the Commonwealth for use as a site for an armory for the Virginia National Guard; provided, that such conveyance will not prevent the reasonable use of any such structure for the purpose for which it was constructed.1932, p. 760; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(113); R. P. 1948, § 44-130.
VA Code § 44-131 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-131. Military property exempt from taxation

All property actually used for armory and military training purposes, as hereinabove defined, shall be exempt from all taxation, impost or assessment.1932, p. 760; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(114); R. P. 1948, § 44-131.
VA Code § 44-132 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-132. Power of condemnation

The power of condemnation herein granted to the Adjutant General and to counties, cities and incorporated towns, shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in the Code of Virginia.1932, p. 760; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(115); R. P. 1948, § 44-132.
VA Code § 44-134 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-134. Management and care of armories and training areas

The Adjutant General shall be responsible for the general management and care of armories and drill and training areas, and shall have the power to adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations for the management and government and for the guidance of the organizations occupying them as may be necessary and desirable; but such rules are not to conflict with the provisions of this chapter.1932, p. 760; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(117); R. P. 1948, § 44-134.
VA Code § 44-135.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-135.1. Armory control board for each armory; temporary renting

Each armory erected or provided by the Commonwealth under the provisions of this chapter, excepting those armories or logistical support facilities provided for by license agreement with the United States, shall have an armory control board appointed by the Adjutant General to consist of one or more officers of the organization or organizations quartered therein, and any other persons deemed necessary by the Adjutant General. Such board of control may rent the armory and any temporary quarters or billeting facilities thereon for temporary purposes, subject to any regulations or conditions that may be prescribed by the Adjutant General or such board of control. The money derived from the rental shall be placed in a special revenue interest-earning fund, and properly accounted for. Any nonappropriated funds and interest earned from such funds shall be used to defray the cost of operating, improving, and maintaining such armory and its facilities. Any money remaining in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the fund.1976, c. 266; 1996, cc. 137, 802.
VA Code § 44-136 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-136. Sale or lease of armories

When the Adjutant General shall receive information from the Governor of the disbandment of an organization of the National Guard occupying or using an armory provided by the Commonwealth under the direction of the Adjutant General, he shall determine whether such armory shall be sold or not, and if it is determined that such armory be sold after due publication as prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth for the sale of real estate under a deed of trust, it shall be sold at public auction for the highest price to be paid for same, and upon such terms and conditions as may seem best to the Adjutant General. The proceeds of such sale shall be divided between the Commonwealth, county, city or individual, as their interest may appear.In case an armory becomes vacant by any reason mentioned in this section, the Adjutant General may lease such armory for a period not to exceed one year, or, when duly authorized by the Governor, may lease the same for a period of years, the proceeds due the Commonwealth therefrom in either case to be turned into the state treasury to be credited to the Armory Fund. Should there be other owner or owners than the Commonwealth then the balance of the proceeds shall be equitably turned over to them as their interest may appear. During the time that the troops quartered in an armory are absent from their home station, in federal service, the armory may be leased as above provided, but not sold.1932, p. 761; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(118); R. P. 1948, § 44-136; 2015, c. 221.
VA Code § 44-137 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-137. City and county aid

Every city and county in the Commonwealth having an active National Guard or Virginia Defense Force organization or organizations is authorized to render such financial assistance as it may deem wise and patriotic to such organization or organizations, either by donating land or buildings, or donating the use of land or buildings, or by contributing to their equipment and maintenance.1932, p. 761; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(119); R. P. 1948, § 44-137; 1976, c. 266; 2014, cc. 30, 547; 2015, c. 221.
VA Code § 44-138 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-138. Maintenance funds

In order that there shall be provided maintenance funds for armories and other buildings erected, and areas provided for drill and training and other military purposes under the provisions of this chapter, the Adjutant General is authorized to draw a voucher for such funds, to be paid from any appropriation provided.1932, p. 761; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(120); R. P. 1948, § 44-138.
VA Code § 44-139 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-139. Reversions of donations

In the event that any real property is donated, deeded, or otherwise conveyed for a nominal sum to the Commonwealth, Department of Military Affairs, Virginia National Guard, Virginia Army or Air National Guard, Virginia Defense Force, or a subordinate element of any such entity under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of supporting Virginia National Guard or Virginia Defense Force operations, and the organization shall fail to accept such property, or shall, after accepting it, upon determination by the Adjutant General, no longer require the property to support the organization's mission, the title to the property thus donated, deeded, or otherwise conveyed may, at the discretion of the Adjutant General, revert to the person, county, or municipality donating such property as their interest may appear. If the Adjutant General chooses not to allow the reversion or if the person, county, or municipality declines to reacquire such property, it shall be declared excess.1932, p. 761; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(121); R. P. 1948, § 44-139; 2015, c. 221; 2018, c. 647.
VA Code § 44-140 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 2 - Armories, Buildings and Grounds|§ 44-140. Liberal construction

This chapter shall be liberally construed in favor of its purposes.1932, p. 762; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(123); R. P. 1948, § 44-140.
VA Code § 44-146.13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.13. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the "Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000."1973, c. 260; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.14 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.14. Findings of General Assembly

(a) Because of the ever present possibility of the occurrence of disasters of unprecedented size and destructiveness resulting from enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action, resource shortage, or from fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural causes, and in order to insure that preparations of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions will be adequate to deal with such emergencies, and generally to provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health, and safety, and to preserve the lives and property and economic well-being of the people of the Commonwealth, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary and to be the purpose of this chapter:(1) To create a State Department of Emergency Management, and to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth;(2) To confer upon the Governor and upon the executive heads or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth emergency powers provided herein; and(3) To provide for rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth and with other states and to cooperate with the federal government with respect to the carrying out of emergency service functions.(b) It is further declared to be the purpose of this chapter and the policy of the Commonwealth that all emergency service functions of the Commonwealth be coordinated to the maximum extent possible with the comparable functions of the federal government, other states, and private agencies of every type, and that the Governor shall be empowered to provide for enforcement by the Commonwealth of national emergency services programs, to the end that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the nation's resources and facilities for dealing with any disaster that may occur.1973, c. 260; 1974, c. 4; 1975, c. 11; 2000, c. 309.
VA Code § 44-146.15 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.15. Construction of chapter

Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:(1) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to exercise any powers vested in him under other laws of this Commonwealth independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this chapter;(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with actual or pending disaster;(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any other governmental authority to in any way limit or prohibit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons;(4) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local and interjurisdictional agencies for emergency services shall place reliance upon such forces in the event of declared disasters; or(5) Interfere with the course of conduct of a labor dispute except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.1973, c. 260; 2000, c. 309; 2006, c. 458; 2012, cc. 42, 158.
VA Code § 44-146.17:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.17:1. Transmittal to General Assembly of rules, regulations, and orders

The Governor shall cause copies of any order, rule, or regulation proclaimed and published by him pursuant to § 44-146.17 to be transmitted forthwith to each member of the General Assembly.1981, c. 160.
VA Code § 44-146.17:2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.17:2. Annual statewide drill

The Governor shall conduct an annual statewide drill on response to a large-scale disaster, including electrical power outages. Such drill shall include the participation of local governments, affected state agencies, public utilities, law-enforcement agencies, and other entities as determined by the Governor.2004, c. 430; 2019, c. 615.
VA Code § 44-146.18:2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:2. Authority of Coordinator of Emergency Management in undeclared emergency

In an emergency which does not warrant a gubernatorial declaration of a state of emergency, the Coordinator of Emergency Management, after consultation with and approval of the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, may enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to prevent or alleviate damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused by such emergency and to protect the health and safety of persons and property. In exercising the powers vested by this section, the Coordinator may proceed without regard to normal procedures pertaining to entering into contracts, incurring of obligations, rental of equipment, purchase of supplies and materials, and expenditure of public funds; however, mandatory constitutional requirements shall not be disregarded.1985, c. 443; 1990, cc. 1, 317; 2000, c. 309; 2014, cc. 115, 490.
VA Code § 44-146.18:3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:3. First informer broadcasters; coordination with Department of Emergency Management

A. For purposes of this section, unless the context requires otherwise, "first informer" means the critical radio or television personnel of a radio or television broadcast station engaged in (i) the process of broadcasting; (ii) the maintenance or repair of broadcast station equipment, transmitters, and generators; or (iii) the transportation of fuel for generators of broadcast stations.B. Unless it is shown to endanger public safety or inhibit recovery efforts, or is otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, state and local government agencies shall permit first informer radio or television personnel with proper identification cards to access their broadcasting station within any area declared a state emergency area by the Governor for the purpose of provision of news, public service and public safety information and repairing or resupplying their facility or equipment.First informer identification cards shall be issued by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. A list of those first informers who have been issued identification cards shall be furnished to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters prior to December 30 of each year.C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or impair the right or ability of any news organization or its personnel to gather and report the news.2014, c. 561.
VA Code § 44-146.18:5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law|§ 44-146.18:5. Division of Public Safety Communications established; appointment of Virginia Public Safety Communications Coordinator; duties of Division

A. There is established within the Department of Emergency Management a Division of Public Safety Communications (the Division), which shall be headed by a Virginia Public Safety Communications Coordinator, appointed by the State Coordinator with the advice and consent of the 9-1-1 Services Board. The Division shall consist of such personnel as the State Coordinator deems necessary. The operating expenses, administrative costs, and salaries of the employees of the Division shall be paid from the Wireless E-911 Fund created pursuant to § 56-484.17.B. The Division shall provide staff support to the 9-1-1 Services Board and encourage, promote, and assist in the development and deployment of statewide enhanced emergency telecommunications systems.2020, c. 423.