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Sess., c. 9; 1997, c. 202; 2001, c. 721; 2004, cc. 583, 977; 2005, cc. 44, 105; 2009, c. 878; 2014, c. 442; 2024, cc. 746, 772.","full_text":"A\n\nAn individual’s “benefit charges” shall be computed in the following manner:1\n\nFor each week benefits are received, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to his benefits received for such week.2\n\nFor each week extended benefits are received, pursuant to § 60.2-610 or 60.2-611, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to one-half his benefits received for such week. However, a claimant’s “benefit charges” for extended benefits attributable to service in the employ of a governmental entity referred to in subdivisions 1 through 3 of subsection A of § 60.2-213 shall be equal to the full amount of such extended benefit.3\n\nFor each week partial benefits are received, the claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be computed (i) in the case of regular benefits as in subdivision 1 of this subsection, or (ii) in the case of extended benefits as in subdivision 2 of this subsection.B\n\n1. The employing unit from whom such individual was separated, resulting in the current period of unemployment, shall be the most recent employing unit for whom such individual has performed services for remuneration (i) during 30 days, whether or not such days are consecutive, or (ii) during 240 hours. If such individual’s unemployment is caused by separation from an employer, such individual’s “benefit charges” for such period of unemployment shall be deemed the responsibility of the last employer for (i) 30 days or (ii) 240 hours prior to such period of unemployment.2\n\nAny employer charged with benefits paid shall be notified of the charges quarterly by the Commission. The amount specified shall be conclusive on the employer unless, not later than 30 days after the notice of benefit charges was mailed to its last known address or otherwise delivered to it, the employer files an appeal with the Commission, setting forth the grounds for such an appeal. Proceedings on appeal to the Commission regarding the amount of benefit charges under this subsection or a redetermination of such amount shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 60.2-500. The decision of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of § 60.2-500. Any appeal perfected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not address any issue involving the merits or conditions of a claimant’s separation from employment.C\n\nNo “benefit charges” shall be deemed the responsibility of an employer of:1\n\nAn individual whose separation from the work of such employer arose as a result of a violation of the law by such individual, which violation led to confinement in any jail or prison;2\n\nAn individual who voluntarily left employment in order to accept other employment, genuinely believing such employment to be permanent;3\n\nAn individual with respect to any weeks in which benefits are claimed and received after such date as that individual refused to accept an offer of rehire by the employer because such individual was in training with approval of the Commission pursuant to § 60.2-613;4\n\nAn individual who voluntarily left employment to enter training approved under § 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2296 et seq.);5\n\nAn individual hired to replace a member of the Reserve of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard called into active duty in connection with an international conflict and whose employment is terminated concurrent with and because of that member’s return from active duty;6\n\nAn individual who left employment voluntarily with good cause due to a personal bona fide medical reason caused by a non-job-related injury or medical condition;7\n\nAn individual participating as an inmate in (i) state or local work release programs pursuant to § 53.1-60 or 53.1-131; (ii) community residential programs pursuant to §§ 53.1-177, 53.1-178, and 53.1-179; or (iii) any similar work release program, whose separation from work arose from conditions of release or parole from such program;8\n\nAn individual who was unable to work at his regular employment due to a disaster for which the Governor, by executive order, has declared a state of emergency, if such disaster forced the closure of the employer’s business. In no case shall more than four weeks of benefit charges be waived;9\n\nAn individual who leaves employment to accompany his spouse to the location of the spouse’s new duty assignment if (i) the spouse is on active duty in the military or naval services of the United States; (ii) the spouse’s relocation to a new military-related assignment is pursuant to a permanent change of station order; (iii) the location of the spouse’s new duty assignment is not readily accessible from the individual’s place of employment; and (iv) the spouse’s new duty assignment is located in a state that, pursuant to statute, does not deem a person accompanying a military spouse as a person leaving work voluntarily without good cause; or10\n\n(Expires July 1, 2028) An individual who has received any overpayment of benefits that the Commission waived the requirement to repay pursuant to subsection A of § 60.2-633.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":221230,"text":"An individual’s “benefit charges” shall be computed in the following manner:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":221231,"text":"For each week benefits are received, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to his benefits received for such week.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":221232,"text":"For each week extended benefits are received, pursuant to § 60.2-610 or 60.2-611, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to one-half his benefits received for such week. However, a claimant’s “benefit charges” for extended benefits attributable to service in the employ of a governmental entity referred to in subdivisions 1 through 3 of subsection A of § 60.2-213 shall be equal to the full amount of such extended benefit.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":221233,"text":"For each week partial benefits are received, the claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be computed (i) in the case of regular benefits as in subdivision 1 of this subsection, or (ii) in the case of extended benefits as in subdivision 2 of this subsection.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"B"},"4":{"id":221234,"text":"1. The employing unit from whom such individual was separated, resulting in the current period of unemployment, shall be the most recent employing unit for whom such individual has performed services for remuneration (i) during 30 days, whether or not such days are consecutive, or (ii) during 240 hours. If such individual’s unemployment is caused by separation from an employer, such individual’s “benefit charges” for such period of unemployment shall be deemed the responsibility of the last employer for (i) 30 days or (ii) 240 hours prior to such period of unemployment.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"B2"},"5":{"id":221235,"text":"Any employer charged with benefits paid shall be notified of the charges quarterly by the Commission. The amount specified shall be conclusive on the employer unless, not later than 30 days after the notice of benefit charges was mailed to its last known address or otherwise delivered to it, the employer files an appeal with the Commission, setting forth the grounds for such an appeal. Proceedings on appeal to the Commission regarding the amount of benefit charges under this subsection or a redetermination of such amount shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 60.2-500. The decision of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of § 60.2-500. Any appeal perfected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not address any issue involving the merits or conditions of a claimant’s separation from employment.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"B2","prefix_anchor":"B2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"C"},"6":{"id":221236,"text":"No “benefit charges” shall be deemed the responsibility of an employer of:","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B2","next_prefix":"C1"},"7":{"id":221237,"text":"An individual whose separation from the work of such employer arose as a result of a violation of the law by such individual, which violation led to confinement in any jail or prison;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"C1","prefix_anchor":"C1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"C2"},"8":{"id":221238,"text":"An individual who voluntarily left employment in order to accept other employment, genuinely believing such employment to be permanent;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"C2","prefix_anchor":"C2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C1","next_prefix":"C3"},"9":{"id":221239,"text":"An individual with respect to any weeks in which benefits are claimed and received after such date as that individual refused to accept an offer of rehire by the employer because such individual was in training with approval of the Commission pursuant to § 60.2-613;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"C3","prefix_anchor":"C3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C2","next_prefix":"C4"},"10":{"id":221240,"text":"An individual who voluntarily left employment to enter training approved under § 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2296 et seq.);","type":"section","prefixes":["C","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"C4","prefix_anchor":"C4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C3","next_prefix":"C5"},"11":{"id":221241,"text":"An individual hired to replace a member of the Reserve of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard called into active duty in connection with an international conflict and whose employment is terminated concurrent with and because of that member’s return from active duty;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"C5","prefix_anchor":"C5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C4","next_prefix":"C6"},"12":{"id":221242,"text":"An individual who left employment voluntarily with good cause due to a personal bona fide medical reason caused by a non-job-related injury or medical condition;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"C6","prefix_anchor":"C6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C5","next_prefix":"C7"},"13":{"id":221243,"text":"An individual participating as an inmate in (i) state or local work release programs pursuant to § 53.1-60 or 53.1-131; (ii) community residential programs pursuant to §§ 53.1-177, 53.1-178, and 53.1-179; or (iii) any similar work release program, whose separation from work arose from conditions of release or parole from such program;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"C7","prefix_anchor":"C7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C6","next_prefix":"C8"},"14":{"id":221244,"text":"An individual who was unable to work at his regular employment due to a disaster for which the Governor, by executive order, has declared a state of emergency, if such disaster forced the closure of the employer’s business. 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 29 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1952, chapter 184; in 1954, chapter 203; in 1956, chapter 440; in 1958, chapter 36; in 1960, chapter 136; in 1962, chapters 12 and 83; in 1964, chapter 3; in 1966, chapter 30; in 1968, chapter 9; in 1968, chapter 738; in 1970, chapter 104; in 1972, chapter 764; in 1974, chapter 466; in 1976, chapter 708; in 1977, chapter 330; in 1978, chapter 493; in 1979, chapter 634; in 1980, chapter 463; in 1981, chapters 250 and 606; in 1986, chapter 480; in 1989, chapter 104; in 1991, chapter 249; in 1997, chapter 202<\/a>; in 2001, chapter 721<\/a>; in 2004, chapters 583<\/a> and 977<\/a>; in 2005, chapters 44<\/a> and 105<\/a>; in 2009, chapter 878<\/a>; in 2014, chapter 442<\/a>; in 2024, chapters 746<\/a> and 772<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":73637,"section_number":"60.2-529","catch_line":"Employer's benefit charges","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-529\/"},{"id":54592,"section_number":"60.2-532","catch_line":"Pool cost charges","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-532\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":73492,"section_number":"53.1-131","catch_line":"Provision for release of prisoner from confinement for employment, educational or other rehabilitative programs; escape; penalty; disposition of earnings","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-131\/"},{"id":78801,"section_number":"53.1-177","catch_line":"Authority of Director; establishment of halfway houses; employment of personnel","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-177\/"},{"id":56828,"section_number":"53.1-178","catch_line":"Director to establish standards","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-178\/"},{"id":78757,"section_number":"53.1-179","catch_line":"Purchase of services authorized","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-179\/"},{"id":77283,"section_number":"53.1-60","catch_line":"Extending limits of confinement of state prisoners for work and educational programs; disposition of wages; support of certain dependents; penalties for violations","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-60\/"},{"id":75325,"section_number":"60.2-213","catch_line":"Employment with hospital, higher education, state, subdivision, or certain religious or charitable organizations","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-213\/"},{"id":79987,"section_number":"60.2-500","catch_line":"Determination with respect to whether employing unit is employer; whether services constitute employment; or whether business transfer is illegal","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-500\/"},{"id":72842,"section_number":"60.2-610","catch_line":"Extended benefits defined","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-610\/"},{"id":57947,"section_number":"60.2-611","catch_line":"Receipt of extended benefits","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-611\/"},{"id":83329,"section_number":"60.2-613","catch_line":"Benefits not denied to individuals in training with approval of Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-613\/"},{"id":87367,"section_number":"60.2-633","catch_line":"(Effective July 1, 2028) Receiving benefits to which not entitled","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-633\/"}],"permalink":{"id":267767,"object_type":"law","relational_id":60511,"identifier":"60.2-528","token":"60.2\/5\/4\/60.2-528","url":"\/60.2-528\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/60.2-528\/","token":"60.2\/5\/4\/60.2-528","dublin_core":{"Title":"Individual benefit charges","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 60.2-528","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> An individual’s “benefit charges” shall be computed in the following manner: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> For each week benefits are received, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to his benefits received for such week. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> For each week extended benefits are received, pursuant to § 60.2-610<\/a> or 60.2-611<\/a>, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal to one-half his benefits received for such week. However, a claimant’s “benefit charges” for extended benefits attributable to service in the employ of a governmental entity referred to in subdivisions 1 through 3 of subsection A of § 60.2-213<\/a> shall be equal to the full amount of such extended benefit. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> For each week partial benefits are received, the claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be computed (i) in the case of regular benefits as in subdivision 1 of this subsection, or (ii) in the case of extended benefits as in subdivision 2 of this subsection. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> 1. The employing unit from whom such individual was separated, resulting in the current period of unemployment, shall be the most recent employing unit for whom such individual has performed services for remuneration (i) during 30 days, whether or not such days are consecutive, or (ii) during 240 hours. If such individual’s unemployment is caused by separation from an employer, such individual’s “benefit charges” for such period of unemployment shall be deemed the responsibility of the last employer for (i) 30 days or (ii) 240 hours prior to such period of unemployment. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Any employer charged with benefits paid shall be notified of the charges quarterly by the Commission. The amount specified shall be conclusive on the employer unless, not later than 30 days after the notice of benefit charges was mailed to its last known address or otherwise delivered to it, the employer files an appeal<\/span> with the Commission, setting forth the grounds for such an appeal<\/span>. Proceedings on appeal<\/span> to the Commission regarding the amount of benefit charges under this subsection or a redetermination of such amount shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 60.2-500<\/a>. The decision of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of § 60.2-500<\/a>. Any appeal<\/span> perfected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not address any issue<\/span> involving the merits or conditions of a claimant’s separation from employment. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> No “benefit charges” shall be deemed the responsibility of an employer of: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> An individual whose separation from the work of such employer arose as a result of a violation of the law<\/span> by such individual, which violation led to confinement in any jail or prison; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> An individual who voluntarily left employment in order<\/span> to accept other employment, genuinely believing such employment to be permanent; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> An individual with respect to any weeks in which benefits are claimed and received after such date as that individual refused to accept an offer of rehire by the employer because such individual was in training with approval of the Commission pursuant to § 60.2-613<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> An individual who voluntarily left employment to enter training approved under § 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2296 et seq.); <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> An individual hired to replace a member of the Reserve of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard called into active duty in connection with an international conflict and whose employment is terminated concurrent with and because of that member’s return from active duty; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> An individual who left employment voluntarily with good cause due to a personal bona fide medical reason caused by a non-job-related injury or medical condition; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> An individual participating as an inmate in (i) state or local work release programs pursuant to § 53.1-60<\/a> or 53.1-131<\/a>; (ii) community residential programs pursuant to §§ 53.1-177<\/a>, 53.1-178<\/a>, and 53.1-179<\/a>; or (iii) any similar work release program, whose separation from work arose from conditions of release or parole<\/span> from such program; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> An individual who was unable to work at his regular employment due to a disaster for which the Governor, by executive order<\/span>, has declared a state of emergency, if such disaster forced the closure of the employer’s business. In no case shall more than four weeks of benefit charges be waived; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> An individual who leaves employment to accompany his spouse to the location of the spouse’s new duty assignment if (i) the spouse is on active duty in the military or naval services of the United States; (ii) the spouse’s relocation to a new military-related assignment is pursuant to a permanent change of station order<\/span>; (iii) the location of the spouse’s new duty assignment is not readily accessible from the individual’s place of employment; and (iv) the spouse’s new duty assignment is located in a state that, pursuant to statute<\/span>, does not deem a person accompanying a military spouse as a person leaving work voluntarily without good cause; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> (Expires July 1, 2028) An individual who has received any overpayment of benefits that the Commission waived the requirement to repay pursuant to subsection A of § 60.2-633<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nINDIVIDUAL BENEFIT CHARGES (\u00a7 60.2-528)\n\nA. An individual’s “benefit charges” shall be computed in the\nfollowing manner:\n\n 1. For each week benefits are received, a claimant’s “benefit\n charges” shall be equal to his benefits received for such week.\n\n 2. For each week extended benefits are received, pursuant to § 60.2-610\n or 60.2-611, a claimant’s “benefit charges” shall be equal\n to one-half his benefits received for such week. However, a claimant’s\n “benefit charges” for extended benefits attributable to service in\n the employ of a governmental entity referred to in subdivisions 1 through 3 of\n subsection A of § 60.2-213 shall be equal to the full amount of such\n extended benefit.\n\n 3. For each week partial benefits are received, the claimant’s\n “benefit charges” shall be computed (i) in the case of regular\n benefits as in subdivision 1 of this subsection, or (ii) in the case of\n extended benefits as in subdivision 2 of this subsection.\n\nB. 1. The employing unit from whom such individual was separated, resulting in\nthe current period of unemployment, shall be the most recent employing unit for\nwhom such individual has performed services for remuneration (i) during 30 days,\nwhether or not such days are consecutive, or (ii) during 240 hours. If such\nindividual’s unemployment is caused by separation from an employer, such\nindividual’s “benefit charges” for such period of unemployment\nshall be deemed the responsibility of the last employer for (i) 30 days or (ii)\n240 hours prior to such period of unemployment.\n\n 2. Any employer charged with benefits paid shall be notified of the charges\n quarterly by the Commission. The amount specified shall be conclusive on the\n employer unless, not later than 30 days after the notice of benefit charges\n was mailed to its last known address or otherwise delivered to it, the\n employer files an appeal with the Commission, setting forth the grounds for\n such an appeal. Proceedings on appeal to the Commission regarding the amount\n of benefit charges under this subsection or a redetermination of such amount\n shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 60.2-500. The decision of\n the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of § 60.2-500. Any\n appeal perfected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not address\n any issue involving the merits or conditions of a claimant’s separation\n from employment.\n\nC. No “benefit charges” shall be deemed the responsibility of an\nemployer of:\n\n 1. An individual whose separation from the work of such employer arose as a\n result of a violation of the law by such individual, which violation led to\n confinement in any jail or prison;\n\n 2. An individual who voluntarily left employment in order to accept other\n employment, genuinely believing such employment to be permanent;\n\n 3. An individual with respect to any weeks in which benefits are claimed and\n received after such date as that individual refused to accept an offer of\n rehire by the employer because such individual was in training with approval\n of the Commission pursuant to § 60.2-613;\n\n 4. An individual who voluntarily left employment to enter training approved\n under § 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2296 et seq.);\n\n 5. An individual hired to replace a member of the Reserve of the United States\n Armed Forces or the National Guard called into active duty in connection with\n an international conflict and whose employment is terminated concurrent with\n and because of that member’s return from active duty;\n\n 6. An individual who left employment voluntarily with good cause due to a\n personal bona fide medical reason caused by a non-job-related injury or\n medical condition;\n\n 7. An individual participating as an inmate in (i) state or local work release\n programs pursuant to § 53.1-60 or 53.1-131; (ii) community residential\n programs pursuant to §§ 53.1-177, 53.1-178, and 53.1-179; or (iii)\n any similar work release program, whose separation from work arose from\n conditions of release or parole from such program;\n\n 8. An individual who was unable to work at his regular employment due to a\n disaster for which the Governor, by executive order, has declared a state of\n emergency, if such disaster forced the closure of the employer’s\n business. In no case shall more than four weeks of benefit charges be waived;\n\n 9. An individual who leaves employment to accompany his spouse to the location\n of the spouse’s new duty assignment if (i) the spouse is on active duty\n in the military or naval services of the United States; (ii) the\n spouse’s relocation to a new military-related assignment is pursuant to\n a permanent change of station order; (iii) the location of the spouse’s\n new duty assignment is not readily accessible from the individual’s\n place of employment; and (iv) the spouse’s new duty assignment is\n located in a state that, pursuant to statute, does not deem a person\n accompanying a military spouse as a person leaving work voluntarily without\n good cause; or\n\n 10. (Expires July 1, 2028) An individual who has received any overpayment of\n benefits that the Commission waived the requirement to repay pursuant to\n subsection A of § 60.2-633.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 60-68; 1952, c. 184; 1954, c. 203; 1956, c. 440; 1958, c.\n36; 1960, c. 136; 1962, cc. 12, 83; 1964, c. 3; 1966, c. 30; 1968, c. 9; 1968,\nc. 738, \u00a7 60.1-80; 1970, c. 104; 1972, c. 764; 1974, c. 466; 1976, c. 708;\n1977, c. 330; 1978, c. 493; 1979, c. 634; 1980, c. 463; 1981, cc. 250, 606;\n1986, c. 480; 1989, c. 104; 1991, c. 249; 1991, Sp. Sess., c. 9; 1997, c. 202;\n2001, c. 721; 2004, cc. 583, 977; 2005, cc. 44, 105; 2009, c. 878; 2014, c. 442;\n2024, cc. 746, 772.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}