Virginia § 27-34.1 - Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property
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§ 27-34.1. Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property
The fire chief, fire marshal or his designated representative is authorized to take and preserve any property found at the scene of a fire or explosion during his presence there while in the act of extinguishing such or found later with the consent of the owner or pursuant to § 27-32.1, which property indicates the fire or explosion was intentionally caused. Any person whose property is so taken and held may petition the circuit court of the county or city in which the property was taken or judge in vacation, for return of the property, and the court may order restitution upon such conditions as are appropriate for preservation of evidence, including the posting of bond.
1970, c. 187; 1979, c. 189.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27-34.1 ("Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property") 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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