Virginia § 64.2-1623 - Incorporation of authority
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1623 — Incorporation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-1623. Incorporation of authority
A. An agent has authority described in this article if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in §§ 64.2-1625 through 64.2-1638, or cites the section in which the authority is described.
B. A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in §§ 64.2-1625 through 64.2-1638 or a citation to a section of §§ 64.2-1625 through 64.2-1638 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.
C. A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-1623
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Section 64.2-1623 ("Incorporation of authority") 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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