Virginia § 44-104 - Care required and liability of officers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-104 — Care required and liability of officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-104. Care required and liability of officers
All commissioned officers of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force shall exercise the strictest care and vigilance for the preservation of the uniforms, arms, supplies, equipment and military property furnished to their several commands under the provisions of this chapter. Any officer receiving public property for military use shall be responsible for the articles so received by him; and he shall not transfer such property, or any portion thereof, to another, either as a loan or permanently, without the authority of the Adjutant General, or his duly authorized representative.
1930, p. 968; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(89); 1958, c. 393; 1984, c. 765; 2011, cc. 572, 586; 2015, c. 221.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-104
What does Code of Virginia § 44-104 cover?
Section 44-104 ("Care required and liability of officers") 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 § 44-104?
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