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§ 18.2-498.5 Actions on behalf of Commonwealth or localities

The Attorney General on behalf of the Commonwealth, or the attorney for the Commonwealth, on behalf of the county or city as the case may be may institute actions and proceedings for any and all violations occurring within their jurisdictions.

History

This law was first created in 1980. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 472 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1980 “Acts” aren’t available online.

1980, c. 472.

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