Virginia § 62.1-159 - "Public corporation" defined
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 62.1-159 — "Public corporation" defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62.1-159. "Public corporation" defined
The term "public corporation," for the purposes of this chapter, means the Commonwealth of Virginia or any political subdivision thereof or any incorporated municipality therein or any public agency of this Commonwealth or of any political subdivision thereof or of any municipality therein, or any corporate municipal instrumentality of this Commonwealth or of this Commonwealth and one or more other states.
Code 1950, § 62-118; 1968, c. 659.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 62.1-159
What does Code of Virginia § 62.1-159 cover?
Section 62.1-159 (""Public corporation" defined") 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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