Virginia § 10.1-559 - Petitions limited to once in five years
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 10.1-559 — Petitions limited to once in five years, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.1-559. Petitions limited to once in five years
The Board shall not entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district, conduct elections upon such petitions or make determinations pursuant to such petitions more often than once in five years.
Code 1950, § 21-112; 1964, c. 512; 1988, c. 891.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 10.1-559
What does Code of Virginia § 10.1-559 cover?
Section 10.1-559 ("Petitions limited to once in five years") 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 § 10.1-559?
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