Virginia § 29.1-201 - Bond
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-201 — Bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1-201. Bond
Before entering upon the discharge of his official duties, each conservation police officer shall post bond with a guaranty company, authorized to do business within this Commonwealth as surety, for $1,000 payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bonds shall be posted with the condition that the conservation police officer will (i) account for and legally apply all money which he receives in his official capacity, (ii) pay all judgments rendered against him for malicious prosecution or for unlawful search, arrest or imprisonment, and (iii) faithfully perform all of the duties enjoined upon him by law. These bonds shall be filed with the Department and shall be subject to the approval of the Director or his designated officer. The premium on the bonds shall be paid out of the game protection fund.
Code 1950, § 29-27; 1952, c. 608; 1987, c. 488; 2007, c. 87.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-201
What does Code of Virginia § 29.1-201 cover?
Section 29.1-201 ("Bond") 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 § 29.1-201?
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