Virginia § 42.1-54 - Procedure for purchase of books, materials and equipment and payment on salaries

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§ 42.1-54. Procedure for purchase of books, materials and equipment and payment on salaries

All proposals for books, materials and equipment to be purchased with state aid funds and all proposals for aid in the payment of salaries of certified librarians shall be submitted for approval to The Library of Virginia by the libraries, library systems or contracting libraries applying for state aid, in form prescribed by the Board, and those approved may be ordered by the libraries, library systems or contracting libraries. Payments and disbursements from the funds appropriated for this purpose shall be made by the State Treasurer upon the approval of the duly authorized representative of the Board, to the libraries, library systems or contracting libraries within thirty days of the beginning of each quarter.

Code 1950, § 42-30; 1952, c. 494; 1956, c. 168; 1970, c. 606; 1987, c. 458; 1994, c. 64.

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

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What does Code of Virginia § 42.1-54 cover?

Section 42.1-54 ("Procedure for purchase of books, materials and equipment and payment on salaries") 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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