Virginia § 37.2-401 - Authorized representative prohibition
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 37.2-401 — Authorized representative prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.2-401. Authorized representative prohibition
No employee of the Department, a state hospital or training center, a community services board or behavioral health authority, a community services board or behavioral health authority contractor, or any other public or private program or facility licensed or funded by the Department shall serve as an authorized representative for an individual receiving services in any state hospital or training center, community services board or behavioral health authority, community services board or behavioral health authority contractor, or other licensed or funded public or private program or facility, unless the employee is a relative or legal guardian of the individual receiving services.
1974, c. 335, § 37.1-84.1; 1976, c. 671; 1989, cc. 459, 591; 1992, c. 603; 1999, c. 969; 2005, c. 716; 2012, cc. 476, 507.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 37.2-401
What does Code of Virginia § 37.2-401 cover?
Section 37.2-401 ("Authorized representative prohibition") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 37.2-401?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 37.2-401" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 37.2-401 apply to my situation?
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