Virginia § 42.1-91.1 - Availability of public records created prior to January 1, 1901
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 42.1-91.1 — Availability of public records created prior to January 1, 1901, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.1-91.1. Availability of public records created prior to January 1, 1901
Notwithstanding any provisions of a previously executed contract with any department, agency, or institution of the Commonwealth or political subdivision, any individual or private entity lawfully in possession of public records created prior to January 1, 1901, or images of such records may display or publish such records in any format, including in an electronic database or on the Internet, without paying a fee to or requesting permission from the original custodian of such records.
2020, c. 773.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 42.1-91.1
What does Code of Virginia § 42.1-91.1 cover?
Section 42.1-91.1 ("Availability of public records created prior to January 1, 1901") 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 § 42.1-91.1?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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