Virginia § 13.1-779 - Savings provision
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 13.1-779 — Savings provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1-779. Savings provision
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, the repeal of a statute by this chapter does not affect:
1. The operation of the statute or any action taken under it before its repeal;
2. Any ratification, right, remedy, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under the statute before its repeal;
3. Any violation of the statute, or any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred because of the violation, before its repeal; or
4. Any proceeding commenced, or reorganization or dissolution authorized by the board of directors, under the statute before its repeal, and the proceeding, reorganization or dissolution may be completed in accordance with the statute as if it had not been repealed.
B. If a penalty or punishment imposed for violation of a statute repealed by this Act is reduced by this Act, the penalty or punishment if not already imposed shall be imposed in accordance with this chapter.
C. If any provision of this chapter is deemed to modify, limit, or supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., the provisions of this chapter shall control to the maximum extent permitted by 15 U.S.C. § 7002(a)(2).
Code 1950, § 13.1-130; 1956, c. 428; 1985, c. 522; 2010, c. 782.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 13.1-779
What does Code of Virginia § 13.1-779 cover?
Section 13.1-779 ("Savings provision") 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 § 13.1-779?
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