Virginia § 32.1-28 - When Attorney General to represent Board; special counsel

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-28 — When Attorney General to represent Board; special counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32.1-28. When Attorney General to represent Board; special counsel

The Attorney General shall represent the Board and Commissioner in all actions and proceedings for the enforcement of regulations or orders of the Board or Commissioner or the provisions of this title except actions or proceedings to which the Commonwealth or any of its agencies or institutions is a party defendant. Upon approval by the Governor, the Board is authorized to employ special counsel in such actions or proceedings.

1979, c. 711.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 32.1-28 ("When Attorney General to represent Board; special counsel") 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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