                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

GENERAL PURPOSE OF AN AUTHORITY (§ 53.1-95.17)

Without limiting the generality of any provisions of this article, the general
purpose of an authority created pursuant to this article is declared to be that
of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating a jail or jail
farm and the usual facilities appertaining to such undertakings; enlarging,
renovating, and improving such facilities; acquiring the necessary property
therefor, both real and personal, with the right of contract for the use of or
to lease, mortgage, or sell any or all of such facilities, including real
property; and doing any and all things deemed by the authority necessary,
convenient, and desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper
development and operation of such types of undertakings.

HISTORY: 1990, c. 837.