Virginia § 27-15.3 - Purchase of service-issued boots or helmet by certain firefighters
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 27-15.3 — Purchase of service-issued boots or helmet by certain firefighters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-15.3. Purchase of service-issued boots or helmet by certain firefighters
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing body of any county, city, or town may allow any paid or volunteer firefighter for such jurisdiction with 10 or more years of service, but fewer than 20, to purchase the helmet or boots issued to the firefighter at fair market value.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing body of any county, city, or town may allow any paid or volunteer firefighter for such jurisdiction with over 20 years of service to be given the helmet or boots issued to the firefighters or to purchase the helmet or boots issued to the firefighter at a price of $1.
2011, c. 22.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 27-15.3
What does Code of Virginia § 27-15.3 cover?
Section 27-15.3 ("Purchase of service-issued boots or helmet by certain firefighters") 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 § 27-15.3?
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