Virginia § 63.2-512 - Recovery of public assistance erroneously paid
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-512 — Recovery of public assistance erroneously paid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-512. Recovery of public assistance erroneously paid
Any assistance or part thereof erroneously paid to a recipient or former recipient may be recovered by the Board or local board from the recipient or former recipient as a debt. In accordance with Board regulations, the amount erroneously paid may also be recovered from the income, assets or other property of the recipient or former recipient or from the public assistance payable to the recipient.
1975, c. 320, § 63.1-127.2; 1983, c. 449; 2002, c. 747.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-512
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-512 cover?
Section 63.2-512 ("Recovery of public assistance erroneously paid") 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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