Virginia § 2.2-4338 - Alternative forms of security
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-4338 — Alternative forms of security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-4338. Alternative forms of security
A. In lieu of a bid, payment, or performance bond, a bidder may furnish a certified check, cashier's check, or cash escrow in the face amount required for the bond.
B. If approved by the Attorney General in the case of state agencies, or the attorney for the political subdivision in the case of political subdivisions, a bidder may furnish a personal bond, property bond, or bank or savings institution's letter of credit on certain designated funds in the face amount required for the bid, payment, or performance bond. Approval shall be granted only upon a determination that the alternative form of security proffered affords protection to the public body equivalent to a corporate surety's bond.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the Department of Transportation.
1982, c. 647, § 11-61; 1989, c. 260; 1991, c. 574; 1992, c. 765; 1996, cc. 77, 827; 2001, c. 844; 2013, c. 141.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-4338
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-4338 cover?
Section 2.2-4338 ("Alternative forms of security") 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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