Virginia § 29.1-212 - Precaution against fire
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-212 — Precaution against fire, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1-212. Precaution against fire
The conservation police officer shall caution persons of the danger from fires and, if possible, extinguish all fires left burning by anyone. When possible, he shall notify any interested persons of fires raging beyond his control, so that the fires may be extinguished.
Code 1950, § 29-35; 1987, c. 488; 2007, c. 87.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-212
What does Code of Virginia § 29.1-212 cover?
Section 29.1-212 ("Precaution against fire") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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