Virginia § 56-513 - Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-513 — Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-513. Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth
In the event that any person or persons then employed by the utility in any such necessary positions shall fail to indicate an intention to work for the Commonwealth in operating the utility, when inquiry is made of such person by the Governor or his agent, the Governor shall immediately institute measures to employ another person or other persons to perform the required duties of anyone not indicating such intention. No person who upon such inquiry fails to indicate intention to work for the Commonwealth may thereafter claim the right to employment by the Commonwealth provided in § 56-512.
1952, c. 696.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-513
What does Code of Virginia § 56-513 cover?
Section 56-513 ("Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth") 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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