Virginia § 15.2-1239 - Orders and contracts in violation of article

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§ 15.2-1239. Orders and contracts in violation of article

If any department or agency of the county government purchases or contracts for any supplies or contractual services contrary to the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations made thereunder, such order or contract shall be void and the head of such department or agency shall be personally liable for the costs of such order or contract.

Code 1950, § 15-546; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-110; 1997, c. 587.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15.2-1239 ("Orders and contracts in violation of article") 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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