Virginia § 1-308 - Boundary with Maryland
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 1-308 — Boundary with Maryland, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-308. Boundary with Maryland
The Black-Jenkins Award, which established the boundary line between the Commonwealth and Maryland and was ratified on March 14, 1878, by an act of the General Assembly shall be and remain obligatory on this Commonwealth and the citizens thereof, and shall be forever observed and kept by the Commonwealth and all of its citizens according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and to that end the faith of the Commonwealth stands pledged.
Code 1950, § 7-6; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-7; 2005, c. 839.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 1-308
What does Code of Virginia § 1-308 cover?
Section 1-308 ("Boundary with Maryland") 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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