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§ 15.2-1700 Preservation of peace and good order

Any locality may provide for the protection of its inhabitants and property and for the preservation of peace and good order therein.

History

The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1962, chapter 623; in 1997, chapter 587.

Code 1950, § 15-556; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-137; 1997, c. 587.

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