Virginia § 16.1-229 - This chapter controlling in event of conflict
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§ 16.1-229. This chapter controlling in event of conflict
Whenever any specific provision of this chapter differs from or is in conflict with any provision or requirement of any other chapters of this title relating to the same or a similar subject, then such specific provision shall be controlling with respect to such subject or requirement.
Code 1950, § 16.1-142; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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