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VA Code § 43-66 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens|Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 43-66. Purchaser not affected by liens of Mutual Assurance Society against Fire

The lien of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on buildings in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon property insured therein for quotas assessed against the policies of such property owners shall not be valid against purchasers of such property for valuable consideration without notice of the existence of such insurance, except from the time the Society shall have complied with the provisions of this section. The Society shall have prepared and kept in the clerk's office of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, and of the circuit court of each county and the circuit court of each city in which the Society insures property, a book to be called the "Mutual Assurance Society's Lien Book." Such book when left with the clerk shall become a public record and shall be kept open to the inspection of the public. The Society shall have entered in such book a brief description of the property insured by it upon which it claims a lien, the date and amount of the policy and the name of the parties to whom the policy was issued, and the date of the entry shall be made in such book.Code 1919, § 6458.
VA Code § 43-67 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens|Chapter 9 - Release of Liens|§ 43-67. Release of mechanic's lien upon payment or satisfaction

When payment or satisfaction has been made of a debt secured by a mechanic's lien it shall be released in the manner provided in §§ 55.1-339 and 55.1-341, insofar as appropriate.Code 1919, § 6456; 1926, p. 80; 1930, p. 69; 1932, p. 120; 1944, p. 198.
VA Code § 43-68 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens|Chapter 9 - Release of Liens|§ 43-68. Releases made by court

Any person who owns or has any interest in real estate or personal property on which such lien exists may, after twenty days' notice thereof to the person entitled to such lien, apply to the circuit or corporation court of the county or corporation in whose clerk's office such encumbrance is recorded, or to the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, if it be in the clerk's office of such court, to have the same released or discharged; and upon proof that it has been paid or discharged, or upon its appearing to the court that more than twenty years have elapsed since the maturity of the lien, raising a presumption of payment, and which is not rebutted at the hearing, or upon proof that no suit, as defined by § 43-17, has been brought to enforce the same within the time prescribed by such section; such court shall order the same to be recorded by the clerk. Such release shall reference the book and page where the original lien securing such interest in real estate or personal property is recorded.All releases made prior to June 24, 1944, by any court under this section upon such presumption of payment so arising and not rebutted, shall be validated.Code 1919, § 6456; 1926, p. 81; 1930, p. 70; 1932, p. 121; 1944, p. 199; 2014, c. 330.
VA Code § 43-70 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens|Chapter 9 - Release of Liens|§ 43-70. Release of mechanic's lien upon payment into court or filing of bond after suit brought

In any suit brought under the provisions of § 43-22, the owner of the building and premises to which the lien, or liens, sought to be enforced shall have attached, the general contractor for such building or other parties in interest may, after five days' notice to the lienor, or lienors, apply to the court in which such suit shall be pending, or to the judge thereof in vacation, for permission to pay into court an amount of money sufficient to discharge such lien, or liens, and the costs of the suit or for permission to file a bond in the penalty of double the amount of such lien, or liens, and costs, with surety to be approved by the court, or judge, conditioned for the payment of such judgment adjudicating the lien or liens to be valid and determining the amount for which the same would have been enforceable against the real estate as may be rendered by the court upon the hearing of the case on its merits, which permission shall be granted by the court, or judge, in either such case, unless good cause be shown against the same by some party in interest.Upon the payment of such money into court, or upon the filing of such bond, as the case may be, after the court has granted permission for the same to be done, the property affected thereby shall stand released from such lien, or liens, and the money so paid in, or the bond so filed, as the case may be, shall be subject to the final judgment of the court upon the hearing of the case on its merits.1936, p. 492; Michie Code 1942, § 6437a; 1962, c. 166; 1976, c. 388; 1992, c. 532.
VA Code § 43-71 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens|Chapter 9 - Release of Liens|§ 43-71. Release of mechanic's lien upon payment into court or filing bond before suit

At any time after the perfecting of any such lien and before a suit be brought for the enforcement thereof, the owner of the property affected thereby, the general contractor or other parties in interest may, after five days' notice to the lienor, apply to the court having jurisdiction of a suit for the enforcement of such lien, or to the judge thereof in vacation, for permission to make such payment into court, or to file such bond, as prescribed in § 43-70, which permission, in either such event, shall be granted by such court, or judge, unless good cause be shown against the same by some party in interest. Upon the granting of such permission, and the payment of such money into court, or the filing of such bond, as the case may be, the property affected thereby shall stand released from such lien.Such money, or bond, as the case may be, shall be held under the control of the court and shall be subject to the final judgment of the court adjudicating the lien or liens to be valid and determining the amount for which the same would have been enforceable against the real estate in any suit or action thereafter brought for the ascertainment of the rights of the parties in interest, with respect hereto, or, shall be paid out and disposed of as the parties in interest may direct, in the event the matters in controversy with respect thereto be settled and adjusted between the parties without suit or action.The sureties on any such bond, which may be involved in any suit or action brought under the provisions of this section, shall be made parties to such suit or action.1936, p. 493; Michie Code 1942, § 6437b; 1962, c. 166; 1976, c. 390; 1992, c. 532.
VA Code § 44-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-1. Composition of militia

The militia of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall consist of all able-bodied residents of the Commonwealth who are citizens of the United States and all other able-bodied persons resident in the Commonwealth who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, who are at least 16 years of age and, except as hereinafter provided, not more than 55 years of age. The militia shall be divided into three classes: the National Guard, which includes the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard; the Virginia Defense Force; and the unorganized militia.1930, p. 948; 1942, p. 642; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(1); 1944, p. 24; 1958, c. 393; 1970, c. 662; 1973, c. 401; 1976, c. 399; 1979, c. 647; 1984, c. 765; 1989, c. 414; 2011, cc. 572, 586; 2015, c. 221.
VA Code § 44-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-2. Composition of National Guard

A. The National Guard shall consist of the regularly enlisted militia and of commissioned and warrant officers, who shall be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shall fall within the age limits and qualifications as prescribed in existing or subsequently amended National Guard regulations (army and air), organized, armed and equipped as hereinafter provided. Upon original enlistment members of the National Guard shall not be less than 17 nor more than 55 years of age, or, in subsequent enlistments not more than 64 years of age.B. Notwithstanding the above, persons otherwise qualified but residing outside the Commonwealth of Virginia, may enlist or serve as commissioned or warrant officers in the National Guard.1930, p. 948; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(2); 1958, c. 393; 1976, c. 399; 1979, c. 647; 2011, cc. 572, 586.
VA Code § 44-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-4. Composition of unorganized militia

The unorganized militia shall consist of all able-bodied persons as set out in § 44-1, except such as may be included in §§ 44-2 and 44-54.6 and except such as may be exempted as hereinafter provided.1930, p. 949; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(4); 1970, c. 662; 1973, c. 401; 1984, c. 765; 2015, c. 221.
VA Code § 44-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-5. Exemptions from militia duty

In addition to those exempted by the laws of the United States, the following persons shall be exempt from military duty under a state call:1. The officers, judicial and executive, of the governments of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia;2. The members of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of the Congress of the United States;3. Persons in the active military or naval services of the United States;4. Persons employed by the United States in the transmission of the mail;5. The judges and clerks of courts of record;6. The mayor and councilmen of incorporated cities and towns;7. Members of the governing bodies of counties;8. Sheriffs, United States district attorneys, attorneys for the Commonwealth and city attorneys;9. Marine pilots;10. All persons who because of religious belief shall claim exemption from military service, if the conscientious holding of such belief by such person shall be established under such regulations as the President of the United States shall prescribe, shall be exempted from militia service in any capacity that the President shall declare to be combatant; and11. Such other persons as may be designated by the Governor in the best interests of the public and of the Commonwealth.1930, p. 949; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(5); 1958, c. 393; 1976, c. 399; 2011, cc. 572, 586.
VA Code § 44-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-6. Maintenance of other troops

In time of peace the Commonwealth shall maintain only such troops as may be authorized by the President of the United States; but nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the rights of the Commonwealth in the use of the Virginia National Guard or Virginia Defense Force within or without its borders in time of peace and nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the organization and maintenance of State Police or constabulary.1930, p. 949; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(6); 1958, c. 393; 1984, c. 765; 2011, cc. 572, 586.
VA Code § 44-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-8. Governor as Commander in Chief

The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the Commonwealth, and shall have power to employ such forces to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, and enforce the execution of the laws.1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(8); R. P. 1948, § 44-8; 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227.
VA Code § 44-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-9. Commander in Chief to prescribe regulations

The Commander in Chief shall have the power, and it shall be his duty, from time to time, to issue such orders and to prescribe such regulations relating to the organization of the armed forces of the Commonwealth as will cause the same at all times to conform to the federal requirements of the United States government relating thereto.1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(9); R. P. 1948, § 44-9; 1958, c. 393.
VA Code § 44-9.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-9.1. Censorship of certain sermons prohibited

Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law, the religious content of sermons, homilies, preaching, religious messages, or other speeches within religious services made by chaplains of the Virginia National Guard while in Title 32 or State Active Duty status or of the Virginia Defense Force shall not be censored or restricted by any state government official or agency, so long as (i) the religious content offered is not in any way a precursor of, introduction to, or part of any official ceremony, gathering, or formation that is not part of the religious service; (ii) the content does not urge disobedience of lawful orders; and (iii) members of the National Guard or Defense Force are not required to attend the service or event where such content is delivered.2015, c. 283.
VA Code § 44-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-10. Divisions of military staff

The military staff shall be divided into (a) the personal staff of the Governor and (b) the administrative staff.The personal staff of the Governor shall be constituted as now prescribed by law.The administrative staff shall be as is authorized by the Secretary of Defense of the United States and shall perform such duties as the commander in chief may direct.1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(10); R. P. 1948, § 44-10; 1958, c. 393.
VA Code § 44-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-11. Department of Military Affairs; Adjutant General

There is hereby created the Department of Military Affairs to which is transferred all of the functions, powers and duties of the former Division of Military Affairs.The Governor shall appoint an Adjutant General with the rank of brigadier general, major general or lieutenant general as the Governor may prescribe, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly if in session, and if not in session, then at its next succeeding session. The Adjutant General shall not hold the rank of lieutenant general unless such rank is federally recognized. The Adjutant General shall be in direct charge of the Department of Military Affairs and shall be responsible to the Governor and commander in chief for the proper performance of his duties. All the powers conferred and the duties imposed by law upon the Adjutant General shall be exercised or performed by him under the direction and control of the Governor. The Adjutant General shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with that of the Governor. No person shall be appointed Adjutant General who shall not have had at least ten years' commissioned service in the Virginia National Guard in at least field grade. The Adjutant General, while serving as such, may be a member of the Virginia National Guard.The Adjutant General shall receive a salary prescribed by law.1927, p. 106; 1930, p. 951; Michie Code 1942, §§ 585(62), 2673(12); 1948, p. 48; R. P. 1948, § 44-11; 1964, c. 227.
VA Code § 44-11.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-11.1. Duties of the Department of Military Affairs

A. The Department of Military Affairs shall support the objectives of the Governor and federal authorities by:1. Administering and employing the Virginia Militia, as set forth in § 44-1;2. Integrating into state operations all supporting Department of Defense capabilities and those forces provided by supporting states in a Title 32 or State Active Duty status;3. Providing for the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth by maintaining order and public safety and assisting in counter-drug efforts, in cooperation with Virginia State Police and local law-enforcement agencies;4. Preparing and executing contingency plans to provide for a timely and capable response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents;5. Preparing and executing contingency plans necessary for the provision of homeland defense;6. Ensuring the support to families of service members of the Virginia National Guard;7. Administering a state at-risk program for youth; and8. Recruiting a force sufficiently manned and trained to accomplish the above duties.B. The Department of Military Affairs shall perform such other duties as may be designated by the Governor.2007, cc. 127, 728.
VA Code § 44-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-13. Powers of Adjutant General

As head of the Department of Military Affairs, the Adjutant General shall have command of all of the militia of the Commonwealth, subject to the orders of the Governor as Commander in Chief, and shall distribute all orders from the Governor pertaining to the military service and shall perform all duties imposed upon him or that Department by this title in the manner prescribed by law.1927, p. 106; 1930, p. 951; Michie Code 1942, §§ 585(62), 2673(13); R. P. 1948, § 44-13; 1958, c. 393; 1989, c. 414.
VA Code § 44-13.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-13.1. Virginia National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program established

The Adjutant General is authorized to establish a Virginia National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program (the MWR Program) to provide leisure, recreation, and lodging opportunities for Virginia National Guard members and their families, Virginia Defense Force members and their families, employees of the Department of Military Affairs and their families, and other users of Department facilities as authorized by the Adjutant General.2016, c. 622.
VA Code § 44-13.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-13.2. Administration of the MWR Program

The Adjutant General may authorize the MWR Program to (i) contract for goods and services; (ii) hire employees; and (iii) receive funds from patrons in exchange for goods or services provided within the MWR Program. The Adjutant General is authorized to establish MWR Program facilities throughout the Commonwealth that, in the Adjutant General's judgment, are necessary for military purposes. The Adjutant General shall promulgate regulations to govern the operation of the MWR Program. The Adjutant General may appoint a director for the MWR Program. The Adjutant General shall establish a system of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing procedures for the proper handling of funds derived from the MWR Program's operations.2016, c. 622.
VA Code § 44-13.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-13.3. Virginia National Guard MWR Fund

There is created within the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia National Guard MWR Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All (i) proceeds collected under the MWR Program and (ii) donations made to the Virginia National Guard MWR Program shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys from the Fund shall be used for the enhancement of morale, welfare, and recreation and the administration of the MWR Program, including paying the costs of (a) salaries of MWR Program employees; (b) public liability insurance, when needed; (c) infrastructure improvements on military property used in support of the MWR Program; and (d) any other expenses considered necessary in furtherance of the MWR Program by the Adjutant General. 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 Adjutant General.2016, c. 622.
VA Code § 44-13.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-13.4. Risk management

The MWR Program shall be eligible to participate in the state risk management pool. The MWR Program shall procure separate insurance policies to cover liability associated with activities and operations not otherwise covered in the state risk management pool or by the Division of Risk Management.2016, c. 622.
VA Code § 44-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-14. Expenditures for Department

All payments and disbursements payable out of the appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs shall be made by the State Treasurer upon warrants of the Comptroller issued upon vouchers signed by the Adjutant General or such person as the Adjutant General may designate for such purpose. Expenditures not specifically provided for but manifestly for the benefit of the military service may be made by the Adjutant General with the written approval of the Governor.1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(11); 1944, p. 24; R. P. 1948, § 44-13; 2004, c. 12.
VA Code § 44-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-15. Reports to Secretary of Defense

The Adjutant General shall make such returns and reports to the Secretary of Defense, or to such officers as he may designate, at such times and in such form as may from time to time be prescribed.1930, p. 951; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(13); R. P. 1948, § 44-14; 1958, c. 393.
VA Code § 44-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-16. Records of Adjutant General

The Adjutant General shall keep a record of all officers and enlisted personnel, and shall also keep all records and papers required by law or regulations to be filed therein.1930, p. 951; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(13); R. P. 1948, § 44-15; 1970, c. 662; 2011, cc. 572, 586.
VA Code § 44-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws|Chapter 1 - Military Laws of Virginia|§ 44-17. Regulations as to reports and care of property

The Adjutant General is empowered to make such regulations pertaining to the preparation and rendering of reports and returns and to the care and preservation of public property as in his opinion the conditions demand, such regulations to be operative and in force when promulgated in the form of general orders, circulars, circular letters, or other regulations and documents.1930, p. 951; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(13); R. P. 1948, § 44-17; 1964, c. 227.