Virginia § 53.1-47 - Purchases by agencies, localities, and certain nonprofit organizations
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-47 — Purchases by agencies, localities, and certain nonprofit organizations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-47. Purchases by agencies, localities, and certain nonprofit organizations
Articles and services produced or manufactured by persons confined in state correctional facilities:
1. Shall be purchased by all departments, institutions, and agencies of the Commonwealth that are supported in whole or in part with funds from the state treasury for their use or the use of persons whom they assist financially. Except as provided in § 53.1-48, no such articles or services shall be purchased by any department, institution, or agency of the Commonwealth from any other source; and
2. May be purchased by any county, district of any county, city, or town and by any nonprofit organization, including volunteer emergency medical services agencies, fire departments, sheltered workshops, and community service organizations.
Code 1950, § 53-67; 1970, c. 648; 1972, c. 54; 1975, c. 647; 1980, c. 240; 1982, cc. 499, 636, 647; 1993, cc. 464, 488; 2015, cc. 502, 503.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-47
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-47 cover?
Section 53.1-47 ("Purchases by agencies, localities, and certain nonprofit organizations") 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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