Virginia § 58.1-3141 - Treasurer or other person shall not use public money except as provided by law
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-3141 — Treasurer or other person shall not use public money except as provided by law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-3141. Treasurer or other person shall not use public money except as provided by law
No treasurer or any other person handling public money shall knowingly apply, disburse or use any part of the public money held by him in any manner or for any purpose other than the manner and purposes provided by law. Any violation of this section, when amount so applied, disbursed or used exceeds fifty dollars, shall constitute embezzlement.
Code 1950, § 58-929; 1984, c. 675.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-3141
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-3141 cover?
Section 58.1-3141 ("Treasurer or other person shall not use public money except as provided by law") 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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