Virginia § 53.1-179 - Purchase of services authorized
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-179 — Purchase of services authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-179. Purchase of services authorized
The Director may purchase temporary room and board and training, counseling and rehabilitation services for probationers and parolees whom the Director deems to be in need of and eligible for such benefits and services. Implementation of this provision shall conform with the requirements of all locally-adopted zoning regulations.
Code 1950, § 53-128.6; 1968, c. 298; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1978, c. 492; 1982, c. 636; 2020, c. 759.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-179
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-179 cover?
Section 53.1-179 ("Purchase of services authorized") 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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